Working Student (f/m/d) Embedded Control

You will work with NXP’s Industrial Systems Innovation team on advanced motor control reasearch for Robotics used case. As motor applications become more deeply integrated into complex motion-control systems, the embedded processors controlling electric motors take on increasingly complex tasks. Our work explores how these developments impact system architectures.

You will support the team by:

• Porting next-generation control algorithms to embedded hardware.
• Connecting and integrating various sensors, data sources, and communication devices into embedded setups—covering both physical integration and firmware.
• Supporting experienced engineers in evaluating control algorithms through simulation, emulation, and hardware testing.

Your Profile

• You are an enrolled student with a focus on Electrical Engineering (or a related field), ideally in the early stages of your Master’s degree
• You have good knowledge of embedded programming and debugging on MCUs and/or MPUs. Experience with real-time embedded development (C/C++), motor-control peripherals, timers, PWM, and low-latency ISR design etc are essential.
• You have knowledge of electric machines, power electronics, and/or electric-drive modeling and control—or are motivated to learn these use cases.
• e.g. FOC for BLDC/PMSM based Servos and observer design for sensorless estimation. Understanding of GaN vs. silicon MOSFETs. Familiarity with motor drivers and current/voltage sensing.
• You are available to work onsite in our Munich lab (near U2 Moosfeld).
• You are comfortable and motivated to support the development of a full research and simulation test setup.
• You are motivated to work across electrical, mechanical, and software components as needed.
• Exposure to Python, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) environments (e.g., Speedgoat), and ROS2/Gazebo is advantageous but not essential.
• You are fluent in English, both spoken and written.

What NXP offers:

• An attractive hourly wage of €18.90
• 30 vacation days per year
• Flexible working hours
• The possibility to work in a hybrid setup
• Access to an on-site cafeteria
• Networking initiatives and Employee Resource Groups such as Young Community, No Extra Planet, NXP Equal, Women in NXP, and more — fostering both professional and personal exchange

Please note:
The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks.
The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

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