Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design Specialist

As an RFIC Design Engineer at Texas Instruments, you will be part of the Wireless Infrastructure team developing integrated transceiver SoCs for global telecom networks. Your role will involve designing high-performance RF blocks for base station markets, contributing to patent filings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your innovative ideas could lead to patented silicon solutions that power wireless connectivity for millions of people worldwide. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop RF front-end circuits such as wide-band VGAs, frequency synthesizers, mixers, PPAs, and LNAs - Architect and implement analog baseband signal chain blocks focusing on linearity, noise, and bandwidth - Contribute to the design of high-speed data converters like pipelined ADCs, Sigma-Delta ADCs, and high-speed DACs - Develop and optimize high-speed GHz digital front-end and signal processing datapaths - Drive power optimization through differentiated circuit architectures in 28nm CMOS - Execute full-cycle IC design flow including schematic, simulation, layout review, silicon bring-up, and characterization - Collaborate with digital design, systems, and verification teams - Support silicon validation, debug, and post-silicon optimization - Contribute to patent filings and technical publications based on novel design innovations Required Skills: - 25 years of hands-on RFIC or analog IC design experience - Proficiency in RF circuit design including mixers, VCOs, PLLs, LNAs, PAs, or VGAs - Strong fundamentals in analog/mixed-signal design with expertise in noise analysis, linearity, and matching - Experience with advanced CMOS nodes like 28nm, 22nm, or equivalent FinFET/FDSOI - Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, ADS, or equivalent - Solid understanding of RF system specifications and their translation to circuit-level requirements - Experience in transistor-level simulation and post-layout verification (PEX, LVS, DRC) - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to silicon-level detail Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with transceiver SoC integration for wireless communication standards - Familiarity with RF sampling or direct-conversion architectures - Background in high-speed ADC/DAC design or mixed-signal signal chains - Exposure to 3GPP wireless standards like LTE, NR, or Massive MIMO / AAS systems - Prior involvement in patent writing or IP generation - M.Tech / M.S. in Microelectronics, VLSI, RF Engineering, or Electrical Engineering - Published work or academic research in RF/analog IC design Why You'll Love Working Here: - Global Impact: Your designs power base stations across 100+ countries - Deep Tech Focus: Work on 28nm silicon with cutting-edge RF architectures - Innovation Culture: 250+ patents filed ideas are celebrated here - Career Acceleration: Clear growth paths from engineer to fellow - Competitive Compensation: Industry-leading salary & bonuses If you're passionate about RF/analog IC design, want to work on cutting-edge silicon, file patents, and make a significant impact on global wireless infrastructure, this opportunity at Texas Instruments is for you. Apply now to be part of a team that is shaping the future of wireless communication. As an RFIC Design Engineer at Texas Instruments, you will be part of the Wireless Infrastructure team developing integrated transceiver SoCs for global telecom networks. Your role will involve designing high-performance RF blocks for base station markets, contributing to patent filings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your innovative ideas could lead to patented silicon solutions that power wireless connectivity for millions of people worldwide. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop RF front-end circuits such as wide-band VGAs, frequency synthesizers, mixers, PPAs, and LNAs - Architect and implement analog baseband signal chain blocks focusing on linearity, noise, and bandwidth - Contribute to the design of high-speed data converters like pipelined ADCs, Sigma-Delta ADCs, and high-speed DACs - Develop and optimize high-speed GHz digital front-end and signal processing datapaths - Drive power optimization through differentiated circuit architectures in 28nm CMOS - Execute full-cycle IC design flow including schematic, simulation, layout review, silicon bring-up, and characterization - Collaborate with digital design, systems, and verification teams - Support silicon validation, debug, and post-silicon optimization - Contribute to patent filings and technical publications based on novel design innovations Required Skills: - 25 years of hands-on RFIC or analog IC design experience - Proficiency in RF circuit design including mixers, VCOs, PLLs, LNAs, PAs, or VGAs - Strong fundamentals in analog/mixed-signal design with expertise in noise analysis, linearity, and matching - Experience with advanced CMOS nodes like 28nm, 22nm, or equivalent FinFET/FDSOI - Hands