RF Design Engineer | Kilby Labs

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Kilby Labs is looking for a qualified candidate to develop innovative circuits and systems for wireless, RF, and mm-wave technologies targeting industrial, automotive and comms applications. Kilby represents an advanced research and product development support organization within TI chartered to define and develop new and innovative IP in collaboration with business units and customers. Kilby engineers must have the ability to approach new and/or existing problems from a different perspective in a way that results in unique, leap-frog technologies. In addition, Kilby engineers are required to take on all aspects of a project depending on project needs. This can include system engineering work, project planning, design, post-silicon validation etc.

In this role, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the design of RF, SerDes and mm-wave ICs with project ownership from definition through validation.
• Architect, design, simulate, and guide the layout of RF and analog IPs.
• Define the characterization strategy and guide PCB development
• Characterize the ICs for RF and system level performance using probed or packaged measurements.
• Competitive benchmarking and tracking latest research in the domain of RF, wireless, wireline, and mm-wave systems.
• Balancing innovation with execution – to ensure that the IPs are demonstrated in silicon in a timely manner.
• Working in close collaboration with Process, Packaging, BU partners and other Kilby team members.
• Supporting the technology transfer and productization of the innovative IPs developed by the team.
• Industry champion/liaison of university research projects related to RF technologies.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Ph.D. degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Alternatively, Master's degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience in the development of RF, radio, radar or SerDes products.
• Must have understanding of and experience with RF design, including small- and large-signal simulations and electromagnetic modeling.
• Proven track record as a strong team player.

Preferred qualifications:

• Expertise on clocking circuits including PLLs.
• Expertise on RF front-ends and/or high-speed broadband circuits.
• Experience with CMOS, SiGe HBT, and III-V technologies is preferred.
• Hands on experience in characterization and debug of RF circuits and systems including de-embedding methods, use of RF instrumentation.
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships.
• Good listener and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Additional Information

• Job Identification: 25018672
• Job Category: Engineering - Product Dev
• Posting Date: 2026-10-14
• Locations: 4555 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, US ()
• ECL/GTC Required: Yes