RFIC Design 12-Month Co-Op

at  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: 73952

SUMMARY

The Diversified Analog Solutions team located in Ottawa, Canada is home to Skyworks’ design center for RF front-end solutions: low-noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, RF switches, filters, couplers and front-end modules. We have a challenging opportunity for a university student available for a 12-month co-op term (Jan - Dec 2025). The successful candidate will report to a senior engineering mentor assigned to them, and will apply sound engineering skills to a variety of assignments in the area of electronic design engineering.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be currently enrolled in a BSEE, MSEE or PhD degree program in Electrical Engineering
• Must be able and available to work on-site from Jan 2025 to Dec 2025
• Must have a basic knowledge of analog and RF electronic circuits and principles
• Must have a suitable background in RF design or concepts
• Must have knowledge or interest in RF test equipment and techniques

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with Keysight ADS, Cadence Virtuoso or similar design tools
• Basic understanding of high-frequency circuit design
• Basic familiarity with RF circuit blocks such as LNAs and PAs
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Willingness to work in a hands-on environment
• Strong communication and time-management skills

• Perform RF test evaluation of RFICs and multi-chip modules
• Communicate effectively using basic RF terminology
• Set up and perform RF tests, evaluate and summarize test data and present data to the design team
• RF design support of RFICs and multi-chip modules
• Schematic capture, simulation, layout, verification and EM analysis
• Lab prototype debugging, tuning and measurement