RF Design & Validation Co-Op
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. - Irvine, California, United States, 92606![Skyworks Solutions, Inc.](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
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 creative thinking. We value 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 are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 73877
Job Description
Skyworks Irvine, CA design center has leading R&D and product development capabilities. When you join our team in Irvine, you'll join a uniquely collaborative, multi-discipline engineering community that supports each other to create cutting-edge chipsets for cell phones. You'll be paired with an experienced mentor to help support you as an integral part of the team. Working and living in Irvine provides a wonderful lifestyle in a vibrant coastal city consistently ranked as one of the country's safest cities!
The Module Design/Validation Co-op should have knowledge of semiconductors, analog circuits, RF design fundamentals, wireless systems, and introductory electromagnetics. The candidate should understand basic RF module building blocks like LNA, PA, switches, filters, inductors, etc. Understanding 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, and noise figure meter will be useful to perform the required job. The Co-op should have used module design tools like HFSS, ADS and layout tools like Allegro. Use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required to perform job duties successfully. The position requires good communication and presentation skills.
The candidate will work with a mentor and have the following job responsibilities:
1. Tuning RF front-end modules in the lab
2. Impedance matching using Smith chart
3. Evaluating RF parameters like IP3, P1dB, NF, return loss, etc
4. Validating performance across supply, temperature and frequency
5. Creating 3D models in HFSS and simulating S Parameter files in ADS
6. Creating compliance matrices against spec, plotting results and presenting results summary
Job Requirements:
Candidate must be currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering (or related) B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. program.
Must be able to commit preferably to an onsite Co-op term of January - June 2025.
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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. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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