RF Circuit Design Winter/Spring Co-Op (Jan-June '27)
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Summary
A six-month co-op in Andover, MA helping Skyworks' RF design team develop 2-8 GHz RF/microwave front-end ICs and modules: running circuit, EM, and thermal simulations, lab characterization and debugging, and reporting results. Key tools include Keysight ADS, Cadence Virtuoso, Ansys HFSS, and MATLAB/Python.
Summary
Join our RF Design team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge RF/microwave front-end ICs and modules operating in the 2-8 GHz frequency range for advanced wireless communication systems. This position offers hands-on experience in RF design, simulation, characterization, and performance optimization within a collaborative engineering environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform RF circuit, electromagnetic (EM), and thermal simulations to support the design and development of RF modules and integrated circuits.
- Assist with laboratory characterization, debugging, and performance optimization of RF ICs and modules.
- Analyze measurement data and simulation results to evaluate circuit performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports summarizing test results, simulation findings, and engineering recommendations.
- Present technical analyses, project updates, and key findings to the engineering team.
Required Experience and Skills
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Completion of coursework in microwave engineering and electronic circuit design is required. Exposure to integrated circuit design, semiconductor devices, and semiconductor physics is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Desired Experience and Skills
- Knowledge of microwave circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, transmission lines, impedance matching networks, and passive RF components.
- Experience with RF design and simulation tools such as Keysight Advanced Design System (ADS), Cadence Virtuoso, and Ansys HFSS.
- Familiarity with RF and DC measurement equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers (VNAs), power meters, and spectrum analyzers.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex engineering concepts and document technical results in a concise and professional manner.
- Experience with data analysis and scripting tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar engineering software is a plus.