Photonics System Engineer

Job DescriptionChange the world. Love your job.At TI, System Engineers work to identify ideal roadmap opportunities for a business and are responsible for defining new products and platforms based on market opportunity. To do this, they leverage strong technical knowledge of our existing portfolio, deep understanding of the technologies, standards and protocols within an industry or end equipment, and an ability to engage with customers and translate their requirements into technical specifications that will solve their problems. Systems engineers also partner closely with marketing and applications engineers, as well as design teams, to ensure our roadmap is both meeting customer and market requirements and is technically optimized and manufacturable at a price and cost point that makes sense for the business.Responsibilities For a Photonics System EngineerOwns and discerns optical market trends and requirementsAttend trade shows and engage with external customers directlyEmphasis/focus on datacom market applicationsRepresents TI within the industry through Standards body engagementAttend Standards-setting meetings (OIF, IEEE (incl. E4AI), XPO-MSA, LPO-MSA, OSFP-MSA, Open CPX)Communicate industry directions back to internal teamsEstablishes internal product requirements through standards/market updatesDefine test requirements/conditions in spec compliance matrix (i.e. Starfish)Drive multi-disciplinary discussions (e.g. design, qual/rel, applications) to align product definition with implementationInfluences Optical Engine RoadmapSupport optical systems owner in roadmap (i.e. Aaron)EIC-to-PIC interface (2.5D, 3D packaging)CPO technical requirementsQualificationsMinimum requirements:Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optoelectronics, or related field5+ years industry experience in high-volume manufacturing of optical engines (EIC, PIC), preferably in datacom applicationsStrong organizational skills with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural collaboration experienceAnalytical ability to solve complex design and manufacturing challengesExperience promoting/marketing ICs and driving design wins by providing system solutionsStrong customer facing skillsPreferred QualificationsPrior experience with silicon photonics and high-speed optical device fabricationHands-on optical bench lab skills for customer support and debugAbility to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externallyStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to quickly ramp on new systems and processesAbility to take the initiative and drive for resultsStrong time management skills that enable on-time project deliveryBase pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The base pay range for this role is shown below.Pay Range: $175,000 - $282,000 per yearAbout UsWhy 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.About Texas InstrumentsTexas 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.If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.About The TeamTI 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.