RF Design Engineer, Kilby Labs
Texas InstrumentsJob Title
RF Design Engineer, Kilby Labs
Role Summary
Design and develop RF, mm-wave, and SerDes integrated circuits and supporting systems for industrial, automotive, and communications applications within Kilby Labs. The role covers architecture, circuit design, simulation, characterization, and collaboration across process, packaging, and business-unit partners.
Work includes project ownership from definition through silicon validation and support for technology transfer and productization of IP.
Experience Level
Senior-level. See the Education Requirements section for the stated degree and years-of-experience guidance.
Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include:
- Lead design of RF, SerDes, and mm-wave ICs from definition through validation and handoff.
- Architect, design, and simulate RF and analog IP; provide layout guidance.
- Define characterization strategies and guide PCB development for measurements.
- Characterize ICs for RF and system-level performance using probed or packaged measurements.
- Perform competitive benchmarking and follow current research in RF, wireless, wireline, and mm-wave domains.
- Balance innovation with execution to deliver IP demonstrable in silicon on schedule.
- Collaborate closely with Process, Packaging, BU partners, and cross-functional team members.
- Support technology transfer, productization, and liaise with university research projects where applicable.
Requirements
Key technical and professional requirements. Degree details are in Education Requirements below.
- Hands-on experience developing RF, radio, radar, or SerDes products.
- Strong understanding of RF design, including small- and large-signal simulation and electromagnetic modeling.
- Experience characterizing RF ICs and systems; familiarity with de-embedding and RF instrumentation is preferred.
- Experience with CMOS, SiGe HBT, or III-V technologies is preferred.
- Expertise in clocking circuits (including PLLs) and/or RF front-ends and high-speed broadband circuits is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage time to meet project schedules and to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to build influential relationships.
Education Requirements
Ph.D. with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience. The job metadata lists degree level as Doctorate Degree. (No alternative "equivalent experience" phrasing was provided.)
About the Company
Company: Texas Instruments
Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA
Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.
