RF Design Validation/Testing  - Winter/Spring Co-Op

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Date: Oct 21, 2024

Location: Irvine, CA, US

Company: Skyworks

 

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. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

 

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: 74420 

Job Description

The Mobile Solutions team located in Irvine is home to Skyworks' design center for RF front-end solutions, power amplifiers, switches and controllers for GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN and WiMAX applications. It has a challenging opportunity for a University Student available for a 6-month work term starting in January 2025 to June 2025. As an RF Design Validation/Testing Co-op student, you will apply sound engineering skills to a variety of task and project assignments in the area of electronics, design engineering, and semiconductor component test development.

 

Responsibilities

  • This RF Design Validation/Testing  Co-Op will support RF test evaluation of RFIC's and multichip modules.
  • The student will perform RF tests, evaluate and summarize results, and present data to design engineers.
  • The Co-op will also be involved in the design evaluation, simulation and debugging of RF switches, Filters, Couplers, PA's, LNA's  and FEM's.

 

Job Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering Bachelor or Master Degree’s program, and must be returning to school after the completion of this Co-Op (will not consider graduated students)

  • Requires background in RF/microwave design.  Knowledgeable in RF testing and RF equipment setup.

  • The person should understand RF parameters and be able to communicate effectively. Knowledge in RF parameters (insertion loss, return loss, harmonics, IMD, IIP2/3, VSWR, NF, etc.) is an asset

  • RFIC Design and Simulation experience will be a plus

  • Experience in using RF equipment such as oscilloscope, VNA, spectrum analyzer, RF sources

  • Proficient in data processing and presentation tools such as Matlab, MS Excel and PowerPoint. Good data summary and presentation skills are desired.

  • Strong proficiency in Excel and data organization.

  • The student should be a self-starter and enjoy being hands-on.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

 

 

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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.


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