System Engineer

Texas Instruments Incorporated; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments Incorporated is seeking a Systems Engineer in Knoxville, TN to join the Analog Power Products organization. You will apply power-system understanding to define next-generation TI analog power products and shape technical roadmaps.

Responsibilities include analyzing applications, gathering requirements, and developing product roadmaps. You will collaborate across design, applications, and marketing to translate needs into winning definitions and drive timely product releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in electrical/computer engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 2+ years in systems engineering, applications engineering, or IC design in analog/power semiconductors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze target applications across automotive, industrial, consumer, and computing markets to identify opportunities.
• Interface with customers and TI units to gather requirements and define product specifications.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps based on competitive analysis and market trends.
• Assess architectural trade-offs in IC development with design teams.
• Evaluate silicon systems to validate performance against specs.
• Prepare documentation for each phase of development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with applications engineers on system design for target platforms.
• Communicate market requirements across internal functions to drive timely releases.
• Develop and track NPI strategy to maximize market adoption.

Skills

Power electronics fundamentals

System-level analysis

Analog IC knowledge

Python or MATLAB scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

SPICE

VerilogAMS

Job description

Job Description

Change the world. Love your job.

Texas Instruments is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Analog Power Products organization in Knoxville. In this role, you will leverage your understanding of power systems and end-equipment to define next-generation TI analog power products and shape technical product roadmaps.

Systems Engineers at TI sit at the intersection of customer insight, market intelligence, and IC development. You will analyze key applications, identify unmet technical needs, and work closely with design, applications, and marketing teams to translate those needs into winning product definitions.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyze target applications in automotive, industrial, consumer, and computing markets to identify technology trends and product opportunities
• Interface with customers and TI business units to gather requirements and define compelling product specifications
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps based on competitive analysis, customer input, and market trends
• Assess architectural trade-offs in IC development in collaboration with design teams
• Evaluate silicon systems – hardware and software – to validate system-level performance against specifications
• Provide complete documentation for each phase of the product development lifecycle
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging on system-level issues
• Collaborate with applications engineers on system design activities to ensure new products fit target customer platforms
• Collaborate closely with internal functions (e.g: Product/Test Engr and Project Manager) to regularly communicate market requirements and drive timely execution of new product releases.
• Develop and track progress of NPI strategy to maximize market adoption

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering, applications engineering, or IC design in the analog or power semiconductor space

Preferred qualifications:

• Solid knowledge of analog electronics fundamentals including amplifiers, voltage regulators, data converters, and power management topologies
• Experience using signal processing and system modeling tools (MATLAB, Simulink, SPICE, VerilogAMS, or equivalent)
• Ability to read and interpret IC datasheets, application notes, and system schematics
• Programming or scripting experience for IC configuration, test automation, or data analysis (Python, C, or MATLAB)
• Prior experience as an applications engineer, design engineer, or in a customer-facing technical role using analog ICs
• Knowledge of one or more end-equipment markets such as EV/HEV, data center, industrial automation, or personal electronics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong analytical skills and ability to navigate ambiguity in early-stage product definition
• Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally

About Us

Why TI?

• 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 are what push innovation forward and what 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. Please find our country-specific benefits here

About Texas Instruments

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.

About the Team

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.