Senior RF GaN Power Amplifier Design Engineer

Senior RF GaN Power Amplifier Design Engineer

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The Senior RF GaN Power Amplifier Design Engineer role is within Kilby Labs, the central R&D organization of TI. Kilby Labs is chartered to develop novel and innovative technologies, drive next‑generation differentiated technologies for existing businesses, and recruit top technical talent.

• Design of RF and mmWave Power Amplifiers using cutting‑edge GaN process technology
• Analyzing trade‑offs involved in designing different Power Amplifier classes and configurations
• Device small‑signal model extractions and waveform engineering for high efficiency and high back‑off designs
• System analysis, device selection, circuit layout and electromagnetic co‑simulations
• Defining process technology roadmaps

• BSEE with 12 years, MSEE with 10 years or PhD with 5 years of Power Amplifier and RFIC design experience
• Taken multiple generations of products from concept to high‑volume manufacturing
• Successful tape‑out of multiple devices
• Established in RF simulations using Cadence or ADS, including scripting and coding
• Layout and floor‑planning of RF circuits and packages using Cadence Virtuoso or ADS layout
• Strong foundation in electromagnetic design using HFSS or ADS Momentum on die, on package and on PCB
• Understanding of harmonic loadpull and use of loadpull data for Power Amplifier design
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with innovative design and debugging

• Experience with GaN discrete modules and MMIC design
• Experience with high efficiency and high peak‑to‑average ratio Power Amplifiers, including Doherty, LMBA, out‑phasing and pulsed amplifier designs
• Familiar with RF GaN device physics, including trapping and thermals, and transistor models
• Understanding of PA thermal and packaging constraints
• Experience with PCB prototype development, lab validation and debugging
• Design of pre‑drivers, bias networks, control circuitry and digital predistortion
• Prior tape‑out experience of RFIC designs on CMOS, SiGe or III‑V
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions and build strong, influential relationships
• Strong time‑management skills that enable on‑time project delivery
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Good listener and excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We’re different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives push innovation forward and make TI stronger. We value each and every voice and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI.
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well‑being is important to us.

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, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. 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, lower power and more affordable.

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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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology;
Semiconductor Manufacturing

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