Analog Design Engineering Intern

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

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. offers an Analog Design Engineering Internship designed for college students pursuing Bachelors, Masters, or PhD programs.

Interns participate in real design work across High Performance Analog, Advanced Cellular, and Connectivity and Sensors groups and may pursue full-time opportunities upon completion. Projects are assigned based on business needs, with mentoring, collaboration, and team-based activities.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with focus on analog/RF design.
• Completed analog layout coursework with good techniques (Common Centroid, Interdigitated).
• Software experience listed: Cadence Virtuoso, PVS, Assembler and Explorer.
• Exposure to ADS, AWR, FEM, HFSS, Momentum, Python, Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design of LNA, switch, DSA, SOI analog blocks and RF modules.
• Meet performance requirements while considering size, cost, footprint and schedule.
• Produce designs with challenging specifications and perform trade studies.
• Adapt to new customer requirements for ruggedness, ESD and quality.
• Work with the team on schematics, simulations, and lab data.
• Use test equipment to compare simulations with lab results.
• Maintain a weekly progress and performance log.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Self-Starter

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organization skills

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Analog/RF circuit design coursework

Analog layout coursework

GPA 3.0

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

PVS

Assembler

Explorer

ADS

AWR

FEM

HFSS

Momentum

Python

MATLAB

Spotfire

Job description

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.

Requisition ID: 78771

Description

Skyworks' Internship Program is designed for college students currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program. Skyworks offers real work experience, exposure to upper management, and the opportunity to pursue full-time opportunities, as available.

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

Desired Experience And Skills

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].