Electrical Engineering Summer/Fall Co-Op

 

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.  Our work culture values diversity, social responsibility, open communication, mutual trust and respect.  We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together can change the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 71121 

Summary

 

Join our team developing high performance RFIC solutions for next-generation mobile applications! Document and present your work to a broad audience of co-workers. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your peer network to launch a career in this important field. Skyworks Irvine Design Center is seeking a motivated Summer/Fall Co-Op eager to join a winning team in the competitive mobile communications market. 

 

Irvine Design Center comprises tight-knit, diverse, and multi-cultural teams. Every team is guided by the core principles of sharing, openness, collaboration, accountability, and trust. Personally contribute to the realization of RF Front-End integrated circuits used in mobile phones from initial concept to final production. See your valuable inputs directly translate into new ways of solving common problems, improved design methodology, or enhancing business culture or the work environment. Join us to experience all aspects of highly integrated semiconductor, module, and embedded RF circuits design, our in-house prototype Assembly Lab capable of building fully packaged samples, and our world-class RF characterization laboratory.

Responsibilities

 

• Block-level design and simulation to understand the circuits that are being measured and correlating measurements with simulation
• Tuning RF front end modules in the lab
• Impedance matching using Smith chart
• Evaluating RF parameters like IP3, P1dB, NF, return loss, etc
• Validating performance across supply, temperature and frequency
• Creating compliance matrices against spec, plotting results and presenting results summary

Requirements

 

• Ability to work June/July 2024 - December 2024
• Must be currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering preferably MS or Ph.D. program
• Knowledge of semiconductors, analog circuits, RF design fundamentals, wireless systems and introductory electromagnetics
• Understanding of basic IC building blocks like LNA, mixer, switch, bias, bandgap, LDO, op-amp, etc.
• Understanding of design parameters like gain, noise, non-linearity, s-parameters, stability, etc is required
• Exposure to a lab testing setup and environment including commonly used test equipment like network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, frequency generator, noise figure meter will be useful to perform the required job
• Familiarity and experience with circuit design tools like Cadence and be familiar with CMOS/bipolar/SOI devices and models
• Use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required to perform job duties successfully
• Position requires good communication and presentation skills

The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $26.00 - $47.50 per hour and for a Non-Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $22.50 - $42.00 per hour. Starting pay will depend on level of education, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S.

 

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.