RF Design Engineer | Kilby Labs

Texas Instruments • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Kilby Labs, an advanced research and product development support organization within Texas Instruments, develops innovative IP in collaboration with business units and customers. The team focuses on wireless, RF, and mm-wave technologies for industrial, automotive, and communications applications. Engineers are expected to approach problems from new perspectives and take on different aspects of projects as needed, including system engineering, project planning, design, and post-silicon validation.

The RF Design Engineer leads RF, SerDes, and mm-wave IC design projects from definition through validation. The role includes architecting and designing RF and analog IP, simulation, layout guidance, characterization strategy, PCB development guidance, and measurement of RF and system-level performance. The engineer also benchmarks competing technology, tracks relevant research, collaborates across technical and business teams, supports technology transfer and productization, and serves as an industry liaison for university research projects related to RF technologies.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, ECE, or a related field and at least 1 year of experience; alternatively, a master's degree and at least 3 years of experience.
• Hands-on experience in RF, radio, radar, or SerDes design.
• Understanding of and experience with RF design, including small- and large-signal simulations and electromagnetic modeling.
• Proven track record as a strong team player.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in clocking circuits, including frequency synthesizers (PLLs) and clock distribution techniques for RF, SerDes, or mm-wave applications.
• Experience with CMOS, SiGe HBT, and III-V technologies.
• Hands-on experience characterizing and debugging RF circuits and systems, including de-embedding methods and use of RF instrumentation.
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships.
• Good listening skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF, SerDes, and mm-wave IC design projects from definition through validation.
• Architect and design RF and analog IP, perform simulations, and guide layout.
• Define characterization strategies and guide PCB development.
• Characterize ICs for RF and system-level performance using probed or packaged measurements.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and track current research in RF, wireless, wireline, and mm-wave systems.
• Balance innovation with execution to demonstrate IP in silicon in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Process, Packaging, business-unit partners, and other Kilby team members.
• Support technology transfer and productization of innovative IP developed by the team.
• Serve as an industry champion or liaison for university research projects related to RF technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level