RF Transceiver Validation Engineer – WiFi & UWB | SoC

Job description

**📡 Validate the Wireless Future — From Silicon to Signal** At **Texas Instruments** , our RF Connectivity group is building the next generation of **WiFi and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) transceiver SoCs** — the chips that will power connected devices, smart industry, and precision location systems worldwide. If you're an RF validation expert who thrives on **system-level debug, RF measurements, and hands-on silicon validation** , this is your opportunity. **🔎 About the Role** We are looking for a talented **RF Transceiver Validation Engineer – WiFi & UWB | SoC** to join our **RF Transceiver Validation Group** in **Bangalore, India** — part of TI's expanding **RF Connectivity division.** You will work on cutting-edge **RF Transceiver products (including MCU-integrated SoCs)** for **Wireless-LAN (WiFi) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB)** systems, covering the full transceiver chain — from **LNA, mixers, base-band filters, and high-speed ADCs** on the receive side, to **DAC, up-conversion mixers, and power amplifier stages** on the transmit side, along with **PLL/LO systems, calibration modules, and power management.** This is a **high-ownership, technically enriching role** with ample opportunities to **file patents** and become a **recognized leader** in your domain. **📌 Key Responsibilities** **🔭 System-Level RF Understanding** - Apply knowledge of **transmit & receive chain operating principles** - Work with system parameters such as **PER/BER/SNR, EVM, and RMSEE** - Understand modulation schemes and their impact on transceiver performance **🔬 RF Transceiver SoC Debug** - Rapidly and systematically **identify root causes** across transceiver blocks - Debug **power & biasing issues, register sequences, board-level issues, and process marginalities** - Drive solutions independently — not just report problems **📏 RF Measurements** - Execute and interpret **receiver chain measurements** : Noise Figure, Gain, P1dB, IIP2, IIP3, IQ gain/phase error, LO leakage, DC offsets - Perform **TX chain, PLL, and reference clock measurements** - Execute **DC operating point measurements** via test modes, voltage, and current consumption **🖥️ PCB Board Development** - Develop **PCB schematics and layouts** for RF validation boards - Handle **PCB material selection, stackup design, and design reviews** - Work with **3rd party PCB service companies** ; proficiency in **Altium and/or Cadence Allegro** **⚙️ Test Automation & Data Analysis** - Develop **automated measurement flows** with instrument interfacing - Process measured data across **PVT corners** and visualize results - Distinguish between **IC vs. setup issues** using statistical analysis **🔌 Interface Design & Programming** - Design and program communication interfaces: **SPI, UART, UCI** **🛠️ Minimum Requirements** - **Bachelor's/Master's degree** in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field - **3–10 years** of relevant RF validation or RF design experience - **Strong proficiency in 2 or more** of the key skill areas listed, particularly: - RF system-level understanding *(transceiver chains, modulation, PER/BER/SNR)* - RF SoC debug *(root cause analysis, power/biasing, process marginalities)* - RF measurements *(NF, gain, linearity, IQ error, LO leakage, EVM)* - Strong **team player** with deep engagement capability with RF design teams **🌟 Preferred Qualifications** - PCB design experience with **Altium or Cadence Allegro** - Test automation skills using **Python or equivalent scripting languages** - Experience with **SPI/UART/UCI interface** design and programming - Exposure to **calibration modules** — AGC, PDET, gain, offset, IQMM - Familiarity with **low-power design** and complex power management - Strong **analytical and statistical** data interpretation skills - Passion for **patent filing and technical innovation** **💡 Why Texas Instruments?** 🌱 Growth: Work on cutting-edge WiFi & UWB transceiver SoCs shaping the future of connectivity 🏆 Impact: Your validation work ensures performance and quality for millions of wireless devices globally 🤝 Culture: Collaborative, innovation-driven & technically enriching engineering environment 💰 Compensation: Attractive compensation package with long-term incentives 📚 Innovation: Ample opportunities to **file patents** and become a **domain-recognized leader** 🔬 Technology: Work on full RF transceiver chains — LNA, PLL, PA, ADC/DAC, Calibration & Power Management **📣 Ready to Lead RF Validation at TI Bangalore?** If you are passionate about RF systems, wireless SoC validation, and want to work on technology that connects the world — **we want to hear from you!** 👉 **Apply now**