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: 74774 

Overview

Our work culture values diversity, social responsibility, 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 can change the way the world communicates.

High-performance clock ICs are the heartbeat of the internet. At Skyworks, the Timing Applications Engineering teams support both the hardware and software Network Synchronization solutions in real-world systems. This specific role is hardware-focused and will expose you to the challenges and variety of a customer-facing engineering role. Flexibility and creative problem-solving are key skills required in any applications engineer. This team directly supports a wide range of end customers and field engineers to help design Skyworks timing devices into the end applications.  As part of this team, you will learn the customer use cases for the features of our product, and you will help ensure the customer's needs are properly captured and their key performance metrics are met. 

Engineers inquiring about this position should be familiar with the practical and theoretical aspects of PLL functionality, jitter transfer functions, broadband PCB signal integrity for multi-GHz clock speeds, general analog circuit analysis including noise analysis, and the use of all common lab instruments including sampling oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.

 

 

Position Type, Time Period, and Location

Paid Internship, Summer 2025 in Austin TX

 

Responsibilities

Perform lab measurements for application understanding studies or for end customers (jitter, wander, output skew, phase noise, voltage swings, phase transients)
Design New Evaluation Board(s) as needed 
Write customer facing documentation to support our products
Troubleshoot customer returns to find root cause of the IC failure
Validate customer use cases during new IC firmware bring up
Validate customer frequency plans before sampling new customers in pre-launch phase
Help identify bugs in our CBPro software and validate the fixes
Present a summary of project work to the team and share knowledge

 

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Student working towards a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (or related)

Knowledge, Skills and Character

Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug systems, circuits, and devices
Schematic capture and PCB design skills
Software programming techniques for IC bench validation
An understanding of Phase locked loops (PLLs)
Familiarity with common lab instruments (Power supplies, Oscilloscopes, Frequency counters, Waveform Generators, Spectrum Analyzers etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A self starter with a strong desire to make meaningful contributions to the team
A positive team player that enjoys collaborating with others and improving things to make it better for the next person
The ability to prioritize tasks while meeting set deadlines on the most critical projects

 

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The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $26.00 - $47.50 per hour and for a Non-Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $22.50 - $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 accommodations@skyworksinc.com.