Lead Analog/RF IC Design Engineer – UWB Transceiver | PLL | TX Design

Job description

📡 Design the Chip That Secures Tomorrow's Connected World At Texas Instruments , we're building the technology that powers secure ranging, automotive access, and next-gen radar sensing — all through the magic of Ultra-Wideband (UWB). If you're an experienced analog/RF IC design engineer who thrives on full design cycle ownership from architecture to silicon, this is your defining opportunity. 🔎 About UWB & Why It Matters Ultra-Wideband (UWB) is one of the fastest-growing connectivity technologies in the world today: • 🚗 Automotive: Secure keyless entry in BMW, Tesla, BYD — using sub-4ns pulses for precise ranging • 📱 Mobile: Integrated in Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy for proximity and location • 👶 Safety: UWB radar detecting child presence, breathing, and movement inside vehicles • 🔐 Security: Advanced encryption + ultra-low duty cycle makes it the most secure short-range radio Operating at 7–10 GHz with 500 MHz bandwidth , UWB is redefining wireless connectivity — and TI is at the heart of it. 🔎 About the Role We are looking for a Lead Analog/RF IC Design Engineer to join our UWB Design Group within TI's RF Transceiver & Connectivity division in Bangalore, India. You will experience the full product design lifecycle — from block architecture and concept design through schematic, layout, extracted simulation, and silicon test & verification — for cutting-edge UWB transceiver SoCs (MCU-integrated). This is a high-ownership, high-visibility lead-level role with one of three specialization tracks: 📌 Possible Role Tracks 🔵 Track 1 — PLL & Clock System Design • Architecture and design of Crystal Oscillators, Integer/Fractional PLLs, and LO Distribution Systems • Ensure low phase noise, fast lock time, and robust performance across PVT corners • Design and simulate PLL loop dynamics, VCO, dividers, and charge pumps 🟡 Track 2 — IF Filter & VGA Design • Design of Intermediate Frequency (IF) filters and Variable Gain Amplifiers (VGA) • Optimize linearity, noise, and bandwidth for the receive chain • Support calibration modules — AGC, gain, offset, IQMM 🔴 Track 3 — Transmitter (TX) Design • Full TX chain design — DAC, baseband filters, up-conversion mixers, and Power Amplifier (PA) stages • Drive TX pin performance across EVM, output power, spectral mask, and linearity specs • Support calibration and power management for low-power TX operation 🛠️ Key Responsibilities (All Tracks) • Lead block-level architecture definition in collaboration with systems team • Execute concept design, schematic, layout, and extracted simulations (Cadence Virtuoso) • Perform design verification and silicon bring-up — correlate simulations with silicon measurements • Support test & characterization with the validation team • Collaborate with packaging, PCB, and solution design teams for holistic product delivery • Mentor junior engineers and drive design quality and methodology improvements • Contribute to patent filings and technical publications 🌟 Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field • 3–10 years of hands-on analog/RF IC design experience with demonstrated full design cycle exposure • Strong proficiency in analog/RF circuit design — LNA, mixers, filters, PLL, PA, or VGA • Experience with Cadence Virtuoso — schematic, layout, and post-extraction simulation • Solid understanding of RF system parameters — NF, gain, linearity, phase noise, EVM • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across design and silicon 🌟 Preferred Qualifications • Experience in UWB, WLAN/WiFi, or microwave frequency (7–10 GHz) IC design • Expertise in PLL design — VCO, charge pump, fractional-N, loop filter • Experience in TX chain design — DAC, upconversion mixer, PA, spectral mask compliance • Knowledge of calibration techniques — AGC, PDET, IQ mismatch correction • Familiarity with low-power design and power management (LDO, low-current modes) • PCB-level understanding for solution and validation board design • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Passion for patent authorship and domain leadership 💡 Why Texas Instruments? 🌱 Growth: Work on UWB — one of the fastest-growing wireless technologies in the world 🏆 Impact: Your IC design will be integrated in automotive, mobile & industrial applications globally 🤝 Culture: Collaborative, technically enriching & innovation-driven RF engineering environment 💰 Compensation: Attractive compensation package with long-term incentives 📚 Innovation: Ample opportunities to file patents and become a recognized RF domain leader 🔬 Technology: Holistic design exposure — Silicon, Packaging, PCB & System Solution 📣 Ready to Lead UWB IC Design at TI Bangalore? If you are passionate about analog/RF circuit design, cutting-edge wireless technology, and building the chips that secure and connect the world — we want to hear from you! 👉 Apply now