RF Design Verification Co-Op

Description

We are seeking a motivated university Co-op student to support our RF Validation team and Design Team. In this role, the candidate will join a diverse team of Design Verification Engineers and will assist with testing and validating wireless communication systems, execute RF test plans, collect and analyze performance data, troubleshoot test issues, and document / report results. The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering with an interest in wireless technologies. This position is great for students interested in pursuing a career in the RF and analog IC industry, providing valuable experience with industry-standard test equipment, wireless technologies, and product development processes tems, and data analysis. This position offers hands-on experience with industry-standard RF test equipment and exposure to product development and validation processes.

Term: 12month Co-Op (January 2027 to December 2027)

Responsibilities

Support the design verification, characterization, and validation of Front-end Module RF products, working closely with RFIC, analog, and module design teams throughout the product development cycle. Develop and execute comprehensive lab test plans and characterization methodologies to evaluate RF performance and verify designs against product requirements. Create and maintain automated test scripts and measurement workflows to improve test efficiency, repeatability, and data analysis. Assist in RF test setup bring-up and debugging, including instrumentation configuration, hardware/software integration, calibration, and validation of measurement environments. Analyze test data, identify performance issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive root-cause analysis and deliver high-performance RF solutions from initial design through product qualification.

Required Experience and Skills

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related field.
• Completed coursework in RF, analog electronics, communication systems, or semiconductor devices.
• Familiarity with laboratory test environments through academic projects, co-op placements, or internships.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, and technical documentation is an asset.
• Exposure to wireless communication standards (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, GNSS, etc.) is beneficial but not required.
• Basic understanding of RF and analog circuit fundamentals, including gain, noise, impedance matching, linearity, and frequency response.
• Basic understanding of RF measurement concepts and test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, vector network analyzers (VNAs), and oscilloscopes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and present test data effectively.
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for test automation and data analysis is an asset.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise in RF component development, validation, and the RF/analog IC industry.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
• Strong initiative, work ethic and time management skills