Radar Receiver Circuit Design Intern - Automotive Radar, Millimeter-Wave Integrated Circuit Design
About the job
- Familiarity with RF and millimeter-wave computer-aided design tools, including Cadence Virtuoso and ADS Momentum.
- Strong understanding of radio-frequency fundamentals.
- Interest in millimeter-wave circuit design and electronic circuit design and development.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate in written and spoken English.
- Learn and understand the operating principles of charge-pump N-path mixers.
- Understand mixer sizing and optimization to meet automotive radar requirements.
- Design and/or use fundamental building blocks in millimeter-wave radar receivers, including matching networks, low-noise amplifiers, and baseband amplifiers.
- Build and simulate an automotive radar receiver incorporating a charge-pump mixer using Cadence design tools.
- Develop the circuit layout and perform post-layout simulations.
Contexte
La business unit NXP Automotive est en charge du développement de circuits intégrés pour la voiture connectée, couvrant des sujets aussi divers que les réseaux embarqués, l'éclairage automobile, l'autoradio et l'audio, la puissance automobile et le radar.
L'équipe de développement radar 77 GHz basée à Toulouse supervise le développement du Transceiver IC qui intervient dans des applications d'aujourd’hui (aide au stationnement, contrôle adaptatif de la vitesse, système anti-collision…) et de demain (véhicule autonome).
Nous recherchons un étudiant en dernière année d'ingénieur pour un stage de 6 mois afin de travailler en collaboration avec l'équipe de conception de circuits intégrés à ondes millimétriques.
Dans un récepteur radar, le mélangeur est utilisé pour convertir le signal RF reçu à haute fréquences (77 GHz) en un signal à plus basse fréquences (quelques MHz).
Les mélangeurs passifs, présentent des avantages certains en termes de bruit, de linéarité et de consommation mais leur atténuation reste toutefois une limitation.
Dans le cadre d’une collaboration avec le laboratoire IMS de Bordeaux, NXP étudie pour la future génération de radar un nouveau type de mélangeurs passifs, dits «charge-pump», permettant de réaliser aussi du gain en tension.
Leurs intégrations pourraient permettre de contourner un compromis habituel de la chaîne de réception entre performances en bruit et en linéarité.
Le/La stagiaire aura pour mission d’étudier l’intégration de ce type de circuits charge-pump dans un récepteur radar dédié aux applications automobiles afin de déterminer leur potentiel intérêt.
Vos missions
- Découvrir et comprendre le fonctionnement des mélangeurs charge-pump N-path.
- Comprendre le dimensionnement du mélangeur pour qu’il soit en adéquation avec les contraintes du radar automobile.
- Concevoir et/ou exploiter des circuits de bases utilisés dans un récepteur radar millimétrique (ex : réseaux d’adaptations, LNA, amplificateur en bande de base…)
- Construire et simuler un récepteur radar avec un mélangeur charge-pump sur Cadence.
- Réaliser le layout du circuit développé et effectuer des simulations post-layouts.
Votre profil
- Vous connaissez les outils CAD de design RF/mmW (Cadence Virtuoso, ADS Momentum) et
les fondamentaux de la RF.
- Vous êtes intéressé par le design millimétrique.
- Vous êtes intéressés par le processus de conception d’un circuit électronique.
- Vous savez travailler en équipe, vous êtes à l’aise en Anglais écrit et oral.
Nous offrons
Un environnement avec beaucoup de challenges techniques, provenant des clients, au sein d’une équipe engagée, solidaire, au sein d’NXP qui est leader mondial en terme de nombre de produits RF.
Une des devises d’NXP est de contribuer aux échanges sécurisés et à rendre le monde plus intelligent.
Le stage s’effectuera en collaboration avec le laboratoire IMS, et pourra aboutir à une thèse CIFRE et, ou, une embauche NXP.
Context
The NXP Automotive Business Unit is responsible for developing integrated circuits for connected vehicles, covering a wide range of applications including in-vehicle networking, automotive lighting, car radio and audio systems, automotive power solutions, and radar technologies.
The 77 GHz Radar Development Team based in Toulouse is responsible for the development of the radar transceiver IC used in current applications such as parking assistance, adaptive cruise control, and collision avoidance systems, as well as future applications including autonomous vehicles.
We are looking for a final-year engineering student for a 6-month internship to work closely with our millimeter-wave integrated circuit design team.
In a radar receiver, the mixer is used to downconvert the received high-frequency RF signal (77 GHz) into a lower-frequency signal (a few MHz).
Passive mixers offer significant advantages in terms of noise performance, linearity, and power consumption. However, their conversion loss remains a
limitation.
As part of a collaboration with the IMS Laboratory in Bordeaux, NXP is investigating a new type of passive mixer, known as a charge-pump mixer, for future radar generations.
These mixers are capable of providing voltage gain while maintaining the benefits of passive architectures.
Their integration could help overcome the traditional trade-off between noise performance and linearity in radar receiver chains.
The intern will be responsible for studying the integration of charge-pump circuits into an automotive radar receiver in order to evaluate their potential benefits and performance impact.
Your Responsibilities
Learn and understand the operating principles of charge-pump N-path mixers.
Understand mixer sizing and optimization to meet automotive radar requirements.
Design and/or utilize fundamental building blocks used in millimeter-wave radar receivers (e.g., matching networks, LNAs, baseband amplifiers).
Build and simulate a radar receiver incorporating a charge-pump mixer using Cadence design tools.
Develop the circuit layout and perform post-layout simulations.
Your Profile
Familiarity with RF/mmWave CAD design tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and ADS Momentum, as well as a strong understanding of RF fundamentals.
Strong interest in millimeter-wave circuit design.
Interest in the electronic circuit design and development process.
Strong teamwork skills and good written and spoken English communication abilities.
What We Offer
You will join a highly skilled and collaborative team working on cutting-edge technologies and challenging technical projects driven by customer requirements. NXP is a global leader in RF semiconductor solutions, offering an environment where innovation and technical excellence are highly valued.
One of NXP's missions is to enable secure connections and create a smarter world.
This internship will be carried out in collaboration with the IMS Laboratory and may lead to a CIFRE PhD opportunity and/or a permanent position at NXP.
About the company
NXP Semiconductors designs and sells semiconductor chips for vehicles and other devices. Its products include automotive-grade microcontrollers and other ICs used in engines, infotainment, safety systems, and networked car architectures. These chips process data, run software, and enable features such as advanced driver assistance and vehicle connectivity, often with strong security and real-time performance. Unlike some peers, NXP became an independent company after Philips spun off its semiconductor unit in 2006 and later merged with Freescale in 2015, building a focused strength in automotive semiconductors and microcontrollers. This gives it a clear niche in the market and the goal of growing as a standalone leader in smarter, connected vehicles and related technologies.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Founded
2004
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What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue reached $3.5 billion, up 19%, with 35% operating margin.
- VSMC opened September 28, 2026; volume production starts Q1 2027, adding supply resilience.
- EasyEVSE and wildfire-drone demos on September 2026 broaden NXP into physical AI markets.
What critics are saying
- Ambarella acquisition talks on July 31, 2026, expose NXP to strategic distraction and overpayment.
- NXP still depends on automotive demand, third-party fabs, and U.S.-China trade restrictions.
- If automakers standardize on rival SDV stacks, NXP's automotive moat erodes over 2027-2029.
What makes NXP Semiconductors unique
- NXP dominates automotive control stacks with S32N and S32K design wins in 2026.
- VSMC's Singapore fab gives NXP committed 300mm specialty capacity starting Q1 2027.
- NXP combines edge AI, connectivity, and security for software-defined vehicles and robotics.
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0%NXP Semiconductors falls on weak fourth quarter guidance. Investing.com - NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI) reported third quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations but issued disappointing fourth quarter guidance, sending shares down 7% in after-hours trading Tuesday. The semiconductor company posted adjusted earnings per share of $4.20 for the third quarter, beating the analyst estimate of $4.11 by $0.09. Revenue reached $3.79 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.76 billion and marking a 19% increase YoY. However, the company's fourth quarter guidance fell short of expectations, with revenue projected at $3.75 billion to $3.95 billion compared to the analyst consensus of $3.86 billion. The midpoint of $3.85 billion sits below the Street estimate. For the fourth quarter, NXP expects adjusted EPS of $4.14 to $4.58, with a midpoint of $4.36 that slightly exceeds the analyst consensus of $4.34. "NXP delivered third-quarter revenue of $3.8 billion, up 19% year-on-year and 8% sequentially. Our performance was driven by accelerating contributions from our company-specific growth drivers in automotive and industrial as well as continued momentum in data center infrastructure," said Rafael Sotomayor, NXP President and Chief Executive Officer. The company's automotive segment generated $2.07 billion in revenue, up 13% YoY, while Industrial & IoT revenue jumped 39% to $802 million. Communication Infrastructure & Other revenue surged 54% to $503 million. Mobile revenue declined 4% to $411 million. NXP's adjusted gross margin improved to 58.6% from 57.0% in the prior year period, while adjusted operating margin expanded to 37.1% from 33.8%. The company generated $1.21 billion in free cash flow during the quarter, representing 31.9% of revenue. The company's board authorized a $5 billion share repurchase program in October, adding to the $1.3 billion remaining under the prior authorization. Original Article
Volkswagen Group strengthens its strategic semiconductor ecosystem through partnership with NXP. October 26, 2026 05:00 ET | Source: NXP USA, Inc. * Volkswagen Group and NXP Semiconductors, one of the world's leading automotive semiconductor companies, are expanding their cooperation in automotive semiconductor technology * NXP has been selected as a strategic technology partner, providing its microcontrollers (MCUs) as a common building block for Group's future zonal software-defined vehicle architecture * Common MCU technology reduces complexity and supports scalable deployment across brands and vehicle segments "Software-defined differentiation is the new auto benchmark, and NXP is excited that the S32K5 family of MCUs has been adopted into RV Tech's innovative new..." "Semiconductors are strategic technology for the automotive industry. Over the past years, we have systematically expanded our technology ecosystem and built..." "Our future zonal architecture, developed by RV Tech and supported by strategic technology partners such as NXP, creates a scalable technology foundation for..." "Software-defined differentiation is the new auto benchmark, and NXP is excited that the S32K5 family of MCUs has been adopted into RV Tech's innovative new..." WOLFSBURG, Germany, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Volkswagen Group and NXP Semiconductors today announced ahead of the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) in Wolfsburg that they had agreed on a strategic partnership. NXP's S32K5 family of microcontrollers (MCUs) is intended to serve as an important building block of Volkswagen Group's future software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture, supporting zonal control across all brands and vehicle segments. The first vehicle featuring the new architecture is planned for 2027. Modern vehicles must support a growing number of digital functions. Managing these functions through separate electronic control units (ECUs) increases complexity in development and parts management and limits scalability. Zonal architecture addresses this challenge by using powerful microcontrollers to consolidate multiple vehicle functions into fewer ECUs. Next to high-performance processors that provide the central computing power and make complex decisions for AI-enabled functions such as automated driving and advanced infotainment, the S32K5 MCUs serve as the core processors of the vehicle's zonal controllers. They connect sensors and actuators, collect and process data from specific areas of the vehicle, and manage functions such as lighting, body, comfort, chassis and safety systems. These capabilities provide the foundation for the central computing platform to run AI algorithms and perform advanced functions. NXP's S32K5 MCUs enable functions that previously required separate chips and ECUs to be consolidated within zonal controllers, reducing hardware complexity. They are intended to serve as a common building block for the future zonal SDV architecture developed by Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, LLC (RV Tech), the joint venture between Volkswagen Group and Rivian. The architecture is intended to be used across both companies' vehicles, enabling brand-specific features and experiences. The partnership is part of Volkswagen Group's broader semiconductor strategy. Through direct, long-term partnerships with leading semiconductor companies, Volkswagen Group combines its automotive expertise with cutting-edge chip technology to strengthen supply resilience and jointly shape key technologies for future vehicle generations. The approach supports the Group Target Picture 2030 and aims to leverage synergies across brands and regions and harmonize key technologies. Karsten Schnake, Member of the Extended Executive Committee and Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management responsible for Procurement, said: "Semiconductors are strategic technology for the automotive industry. Over the past years, we have systematically expanded our technology ecosystem and built partnerships with leading companies across the value chain. Our partnership with NXP is another step in this journey, showing how Volkswagen Group is taking a more active role in the semiconductor value chain: defining our technology needs early, leveraging our scale across brands and creating greater long-term planning certainty for both sides." Werner Tietz, Member of the Extended Volkswagen Group Executive Committee responsible for Group Research and Development, said: "Our future zonal architecture, developed by RV Tech and supported by strategic technology partners such as NXP, creates a scalable technology foundation for multiple Group brands and vehicle segments. By harmonizing key technologies across the Group, we reduce complexity, leverage scale and accelerate innovation while enabling advanced digital capabilities. This allows us to bring digital innovations to our customers faster and continuously enhance our vehicles throughout their lifecycle." Rafael Sotomayor, President and CEO at NXP Semiconductors, said: "Intelligent, software-defined vehicles must operate safely, securely and reliably. Together with Volkswagen Group and RV Tech, NXP is bringing scalable real-time compute, trusted edge intelligence and continuous software innovation together to create a scalable foundation for the next generation of intelligent vehicles." Lars Reger, Executive Vice President and CTO at NXP Semiconductors, said: "Software-defined differentiation is the new auto benchmark, and NXP is excited that the S32K5 family of MCUs has been adopted into RV Tech's innovative new zonal architecture, one of the most sophisticated approaches to streamlined development and differentiating features in the automotive industry today. As a core processor for the vehicle's zonal controllers, S32K5 is built for safe real-time compute, fast and secure OTA updates and the consolidation of functions that together create a basis for a flexible, continuously updateable vehicle." About NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.27 billion in 2025. Find out more at www.nxp.com.
Volkswagen Group strengthens its strategic semiconductor ecosystem through partnership with NXP. * Volkswagen Group and NXP Semiconductors, one of the world's leading automotive semiconductor companies, are expanding their cooperation in automotive semiconductor technology * NXP has been selected as a strategic technology partner, providing its microcontrollers (MCUs) as a common building block for Group's future zonal software-defined vehicle architecture * Common MCU technology reduces complexity and supports scalable deployment across brands and vehicle segments WOLFSBURG, Germany, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Volkswagen Group and NXP Semiconductors today announced ahead of the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) in Wolfsburg that they had agreed on a strategic partnership. NXP's S32K5 family of microcontrollers (MCUs) is intended to serve as an important building block of Volkswagen Group's future software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture, supporting zonal control across all brands and vehicle segments. The first vehicle featuring the new architecture is planned for 2027. Modern vehicles must support a growing number of digital functions. Managing these functions through separate electronic control units (ECUs) increases complexity in development and parts management and limits scalability. Zonal architecture addresses this challenge by using powerful microcontrollers to consolidate multiple vehicle functions into fewer ECUs. Next to high-performance processors that provide the central computing power and make complex decisions for AI-enabled functions such as automated driving and advanced infotainment, the S32K5 MCUs serve as the core processors of the vehicle's zonal controllers. They connect sensors and actuators, collect and process data from specific areas of the vehicle, and manage functions such as lighting, body, comfort, chassis and safety systems. These capabilities provide the foundation for the central computing platform to run AI algorithms and perform advanced functions. NXP's S32K5 MCUs enable functions that previously required separate chips and ECUs to be consolidated within zonal controllers, reducing hardware complexity. They are intended to serve as a common building block for the future zonal SDV architecture developed by Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, LLC (RV Tech), the joint venture between Volkswagen Group and Rivian. The architecture is intended to be used across both companies' vehicles, enabling brand-specific features and experiences. The partnership is part of Volkswagen Group's broader semiconductor strategy. Through direct, long-term partnerships with leading semiconductor companies, Volkswagen Group combines its automotive expertise with cutting-edge chip technology to strengthen supply resilience and jointly shape key technologies for future vehicle generations. The approach supports the Group Target Picture 2030 and aims to leverage synergies across brands and regions and harmonize key technologies. Karsten Schnake, Member of the Extended Executive Committee and Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management responsible for Procurement, said: "Semiconductors are strategic technology for the automotive industry. Over the past years, we have systematically expanded our technology ecosystem and built partnerships with leading companies across the value chain. Our partnership with NXP is another step in this journey, showing how Volkswagen Group is taking a more active role in the semiconductor value chain: defining our technology needs early, leveraging our scale across brands and creating greater long-term planning certainty for both sides." Werner Tietz, Member of the Extended Volkswagen Group Executive Committee responsible for Group Research and Development, said: "Our future zonal architecture, developed by RV Tech and supported by strategic technology partners such as NXP, creates a scalable technology foundation for multiple Group brands and vehicle segments. By harmonizing key technologies across the Group, we reduce complexity, leverage scale and accelerate innovation while enabling advanced digital capabilities. This allows us to bring digital innovations to our customers faster and continuously enhance our vehicles throughout their lifecycle." Rafael Sotomayor, President and CEO at NXP Semiconductors, said: "Intelligent, software-defined vehicles must operate safely, securely and reliably. Together with Volkswagen Group and RV Tech, NXP is bringing scalable real-time compute, trusted edge intelligence and continuous software innovation together to create a scalable foundation for the next generation of intelligent vehicles." Lars Reger, Executive Vice President and CTO at NXP Semiconductors, said: "Software-defined differentiation is the new auto benchmark, and NXP is excited that the S32K5 family of MCUs has been adopted into RV Tech's innovative new zonal architecture, one of the most sophisticated approaches to streamlined development and differentiating features in the automotive industry today. As a core processor for the vehicle's zonal controllers, S32K5 is built for safe real-time compute, fast and secure OTA updates and the consolidation of functions that together create a basis for a flexible, continuously updateable vehicle." About NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.27 billion in 2025. Find out more at www.nxp.com. NXP's S32K5 family of microcontrollers (MCUs) is intended to serve as an important building block of Volkswagen Group's future SDV architecture, supporting zonal control across all brands and vehicle segments. 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TASKING, an embedded software tools provider, has launched what it calls the first single-vendor unified toolchain for NXP Semiconductors' S32K5 microcontroller family. The company announced the product in Munich on October 22, 2026. Developed with NXP, the toolchain combines compilation, debugging, and verification in one certified workflow. It targets carmakers and Tier-1 suppliers building software-defined vehicles, and aims to cut cost, complexity, and certification risk. It carries ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 certifications and includes MCAL certification through NXP's AUTOSAR RealTime Drivers. Teams with S32K3 code can move to S32K5 without changing their development environment. The toolchain is available now.
NXP Semiconductors stock: TD Cowen cuts target to USD 275.00. Published on 10/21/2026 at 16:37 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS TD Cowen cut its target from USD 290.00 to USD 275.00 on October 20, 2026. NXP Semiconductors stock costs EUR 213.25 on October 21, 2026. Target and earnings date. * TD Cowen lowered its NXP Semiconductors target from USD 290.00 to USD 275.00 on October 20, 2026. * NXP Semiconductors reported USD 3.50 billion in second-quarter 2026 revenue, up 19.50 percent year over year. * NXP Semiconductors stock costs EUR 213.25 at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026 at 4:32 p.m. CEST. * Third-quarter 2026 results are scheduled for October 27, 2026. NXP Semiconductors (ISIN NL0009538784) is trading at EUR 213.25 at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026 at 4:32 p.m. CEST. MarketBeat reported on October 20, 2026 that TD Cowen lowered its target from USD 290.00 to USD 275.00 while maintaining a Buy rating. Discover more Compare CPUs Track Stock Market TD Cowen lowers its target. The cut leaves TD Cowen's target 14.87 percent above the USD 239.40 Nasdaq price supplied for October 21, 2026. The target change is the clearest recent analyst adjustment in the coverage reviewed, while the rating remained Buy. The broader analyst picture is still divided. MarketBeat listed 16 Buy ratings, nine Holds and one Sell rating, with an average target of USD 304.26. That average is 27.06 percent above the USD 239.40 Nasdaq price, but the range between individual targets remains wide. Revenue reached USD 3.50 billion. NXP's second-quarter 2026 revenue was USD 3.50 billion, up 19.50 percent from USD 2.93 billion in the same quarter a year earlier, according to MarketBeat. The same report said quarterly earnings per share reached USD 3.61, beating the USD 3.52 consensus by USD 0.09. The latest standardized financial figures put second-quarter 2026 net income at USD 767.0 million and diluted earnings per share at USD 3.02. The differing earnings-per-share figures reflect different reporting definitions, so the adjusted result and the standardized figure are kept separate. Results arrive October 27. NXP Semiconductors announced on October 6, 2026 that it will publish third-quarter 2026 results after the Nasdaq close on October 27, 2026, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. EDT. The date gives investors a defined checkpoint for testing demand in automotive, industrial and Internet of Things markets. The company reported USD 12.27 billion of revenue for fiscal year 2025, according to the same release. NXP's profile covers processing, connectivity, security, sensing and power-management solutions for automotive and industrial systems. Stock position and valuation. NXP Semiconductors has a market capitalization of USD 60.4 billion as of October 21, 2026. Its Nasdaq 52-week range is USD 183.00 to USD 339.95, while the price-to-earnings ratio is 20.42. The shares therefore remain below the yearly high, leaving the October 27 results as the next dated company event. Price stays at EUR 213.25. Discover more Source Parts Invest in Stocks The stock was trading at EUR 213.25 at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026 at 4:32 p.m. CEST. On the Nasdaq, NXP Semiconductors was trading at USD 239.40 at 2:37 p.m. EDT on the same date. The two quotations are separate venue observations. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of NXP Semiconductors stock. NXP Semiconductors at a glance. * Company: NXP Semiconductors N.V. * ISIN: NL0009538784 * Ticker: NXPI * Primary exchange: Nasdaq * Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 21, 2026, 4:32 p.m. CEST): EUR 213.25 * Market capitalization: USD 60.4 billion (as of October 21, 2026) * 52-week range: USD 183.00-USD 339.95 (as of October 21, 2026) * Sector / Industry: Technology / Semiconductors * Next earnings date: October 27, 2026 Sponsored Ad NXP Semiconductors stock: new analysis - 24 October. Fresh NXP Semiconductors information released. What's the impact for investors? Our latest independent report examines recent figures and market trends. Disclaimer regarding our articles: This is not investment advice, nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell. Information regarding prices, companies, and markets is provided without guarantee; changes may occur at any time. Stock market transactions can result in significant losses. Our articles are created and reviewed, in whole or in part, automatically with the assistance of AI. en | NL0009538784 | NXP SEMICONDUCTORS | boerse | 70385396 | bgmi