Analog Design Engineering Intern

Skyworks Solutions, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Launch & Learn events

Networking events

Collaborative team environment

Final presentation to leaders

Job summary

Skyworks is seeking an Analog Design Engineering Intern for our San Jose location. You will contribute to the design of LNA, switches, and RF modules, addressing performance, size, cost, and schedule. Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team will shape experiments and lab validation.

The role requires advanced coursework in analog/RF, Cadence Virtuoso experience, and a strong GPA. You will gain mentoring, hands-on lab work, and exposure to real product development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• Completed analog/RF circuit design coursework focusing on LDOs, bandgaps, diff amps, and op-amps.
• Completed analog layout courses with techniques like Common Centroid and Interdigitated layouts.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, PVS and Assembler/Explorer.
• Software exposure includes ADS, AWR, FEM, HFSS, Momentum, Python, Spotfire, Matlab.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design of blocks including LNA, switch, DSA, SOI analog blocks, and RF modules.
• Meet performance targets while considering size, cost, footprint, and schedule.
• Produce designs with challenging specs requiring trade studies.
• Adapt to customer requirements for ruggedness, ESD and quality.
• Work with team to produce schematics, simulations and real lab data.
• Operate with signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and power meters to compare simulations with lab data.
• Keep a weekly summary log on progress and performance.

Skills

Analog/RF theory

Schematic design

Lab data analysis

LNA design basics

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

PVS

Assembler/Explorer

ADS

MATLAB

Job description

Analog Design Engineering Intern

Job Location: San Jose - First St.

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 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.

Skyworks' Internship Program offers:

• Challenging, skill-building assignments
• Mentoring and coaching from industry experts
• Launch & Learns and other learning opportunities
• Collaborative team-based work environment
• Networking and social events
• Final presentation to business leaders

Skyworks' Analog Design Engineering Internships are offered in our High Performance Analog, Advanced Cellular, and Connectivity and Sensors business groups. Specific projects and responsibilities will be determined based on the business needs at the time of the internship assignment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design of multiple functional blocks including LNA, switch, DSA, SOI analog blocks, and RF Modules.
• Meet performance requirements while also considering size, cost, footprint, and schedule.
• Produce designs with challenging specifications that may require trade studies to make decisions on the path of the design.
• Adapt to new customer requirements for ruggedness, ESD, and quality
• Work as a member of a team to contribute design schematics, simulations, and real lab data
• Work with signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters to compare simulated data to real lab data
• Keep a weekly summary log on progress and performance.

Required Experience and Skills

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering
• Student must have completed some analog/RF circuit design course work with focus on LDO(Low dropout Regulator), bandgaps circuits, differential amplifiers, and operational amplifiers.
• Student must have completed some analog layout courses with focus on good layout techniques like Common Centroid layout, Interdigitated layout and use of dummy devices.
• Student must have software experience with Cadence Virtuoso, PVS and Assembler and Explorer
• Software Exposure: ADS, AWR, FEM, HFSS, Momentum, Dynamic Link, Python, Spotfire, Matlab
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Strong collaboration skills
• Self-Starter with good communication skills
• Effective organization skills for systematic planning and scheduling
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information
• Detail oriented to ensure design and delivery of high yielding products
• Be able to enjoy working in fast paced work environment

The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $29.00 - $49.00 per hour and for a Non-Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $23.00 - $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 [e-mail].