Timing IC-Validation Summer Intern

About 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. 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 creativity and out of the box 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 can change the way the world communicates.

Skyworks offers the industry’s broadest Timing product portfolio of crystal oscillator, clock generator, clock buffer, jitter attenuator and network synchronizer products. Our patented technology combines best-in-class frequency flexibility with the lowest jitter in the industry, delivering quick-turn, customized solutions that simplify board design, eliminate discrete components, and maximize system performance.

Position Overview

This is a paid summer internship position in the IC Validation team, which leads all post-silicon activities, including chip bring-up, validation, and characterization of new timing devices. In this team, you will play a key role in our New Product Introduction (NPI) cycle, as our products cross from pre-silicon design to post-silicon validation to ensure exceptional product quality and performance. In this role, the ability to quickly debug and resolve performance issues will be critical to delivering world-class products to our customers. 

We seek candidates who demonstrate a passion for learning, initiative, curiosity, and engineering ingenuity. A positive attitude and a strong disposition for teamwork are essential.

This internship position is offered over the summer months of 2027 and it will be based out of the Skyworks Austin Tx office.

Responsibilities

• Support our Timing Design team with new IC validation and characterization.
• Test and debug system and block functionality of new timing ICs.
• Lead the design and development of high-speed PCBs (EEVBs), including discrete analog circuits, used for validation and characterization.
• Perform silicon characterization through the development of robust and reusable tests to determine device datasheet specifications
• Assemble and maintain test setups in the laboratory to support validation and characterization.
• Define, develop, and/or acquire software and/or hardware tools in support of silicon test efforts.
• Develop automation scripts to automate data collection, decrease data collection times, ensure repeatable measurements, and generate reports.

Required Experience and Skills

• Active student between the months of May 2027 and August 2027, working on a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Schematic Capture and PCB design skills
• Software programming capabilities (Java, C++, C#, Python, etc.)
• 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 deadlines on the most critical projects