Systems Engineering Intern - MS/PhD

Systems Engineering Intern - MS/PhD Knoxville, TN, United States Sugar Land, TX, United States Job Description Change the world. Love your job. At TI, Systems engineers focus deeply on understanding the technical needs, and future trends of an industry or end equipment, then create new products and innovative forward-looking product roadmaps to solve them. Systems Engineers are an integral part each phase of new product development at TI. In the early stages of product development, systems engineers interface with key stakeholders (customer decision-makers, application engineers, marketing, management, sales, IC design engineers, technology development) to negotiate specifications, perform trade-offs, understand the competitive landscape, and ultimately develop detailed technical definitions for new products. They then collaborate with the full IC development team (design, applications, test, product engineers) to deliver products to the market which are compelling, competitive, cost-conscious, manufacturable, and importantly, successful in growing TI's business. In this systems engineering intern role, you'll have the chance to: Develop advanced analog and digital chips and system products from concept to mass production Complete advanced high speed IC design cycles and participate in a variety of system design activities Interface directly with TI business units and customers to define product roadmaps Assess and negotiate IC development tradeoffs with design teams and customers Evaluate silicon and systems solutions (hardware and software) and related documentation Gather user requirements, translate them to functional specifications, and implement solutions and enhancement projects Provide complete documentation for each development lifecycle step Perform troubleshooting and debugging on issues related to the system Analyze key end-equipment in automotive, industrial, consumer and computing spaces to identify future trends, identifying opportunities for improving performance and adding value to these systems Put your talent to work with us as a system engineering intern! Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field Cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge in fundamentals analog electronics (feedback systems, filters, MOSFET/BJT, frequency domain analysis) Knowledge of structured and/or object oriented programming (C, C++) and signal processing tools (Matlab) Understanding of and experience with system design, including writing IC design specifications, developing algorithms and creating system reference models Understanding of and experience with schematic design, PCB layout, circuit debugging and system testing Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally Strong verbal and written communication skills to audiences of varied background Ability to simplify complex problems and navigate uncertainty Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions Ability to take the initiative and drive for results Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery 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. 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, 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, 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. 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. Job Info Job Identification 25008805 Job Category Engineering - Product Dev Posting Date 01/21/2026, 04:22 AM Apply Before 03/31/2026, 01:00 PM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Locations KNOX Bank East Building - 607 Market Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, US ECL/GTC Required Yes