mmWave/RFIC Design Intern

Access to seamless broadband connectivity for everyone and everything around the world is an urgent challenge, and advanced wireless technologies play an essential role. SkyGig has developed an innovative beamforming technology to make wireless broadband communication scalable and cost-effective. Join us and work alongside a team of bright engineers and researchers to build the future of connectivity.
About SkyGig
At SkyGig we are developing a new class of beamforming wireless communication systems that will lead the way in the future of connectivity. Our groundbreaking technology is designed to unlock the true capacity of telecommunication and satellite connectivity, forming the foundations of a connected world. Our mission is to democratize access to seamless broadband connectivity for everyone and everything around the world and we are doing so by delivering orders of magnitude improvements in coverage, efficiency, and cost in our beamforming technology.
We are looking for empathetic problem solvers with a passion for solving technical challenges at the boundary between scientific innovation and productization. Join our collaborative, innovative team to transform the future of wireless connectivity!
Responsibilities
As our mmWave/RFIC Design intern, you will be responsible for research, development, and implementation of SkyGig’s innovative beamforming front-end technology. Your primary responsibilities will include:
Design transceiver blocks for mmWave systems and beamforming architectures
Translate product and system requirements into detailed radio and IC block level specifications
Design assistance in schematic and layout of mmWave and RF front-end building blocks such as LNA, PA, Mixer, VCO, Switches, etc.
Perform testing and characterization of prototypes in a lab environment
Work across a cross-functional collaborative team of bright engineers and scientists
Prepare technical documents and reports and participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions
This is a paid full time (40 hr/wk) in person position located in the Bay Area, CA.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical competency and experience to own the project, from the design concept phase to prototyping, testing, and system-level integration. They will also need to have the desire to adapt and grow in our vibrant fast-growing startup culture.
Possesses or is pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Master’s degree with 3+ years of mmWave/RFIC experience
Strong background in RF and mmWave state-of-the-art CMOS, SOI, or SiGe technologies
Proficient in mmWave IC design tools such as Cadence, ADS, and HFSS
Deep understanding of system specifications and capable of translating system requirements into circuit requirements at IC level
Great knowledge of various RF transceiver architectures
Proven tape-out experience in design and implementation of mmWave transceiver blocks
Hands-on experience with mmWave transceiver test methods and familiar with RF test equipment
Experience in writing scripts for simulation and test models (using MATLAB or other programming languages)
Comfortable working and solving problems independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Strong written and oral communication skills in English and comfortable explaining technical concepts to the rest of the team
Preferred
Familiar with digital communication systems and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM, and their impact on performance
Knowledge of electromagnetics and phased array antenna concepts and their impact on mmWave IC performance
Work onsite at SkyGig Bay Area, CA location for a minimum duration of 12 week
Competitive salary
Housing and relocation assistance available to interns pending eligibility
Company outings & team retreats
A team of collaborative, passionate, and courageous people committed to developing disruptive products for the wireless communication industry
Unparalleled opportunities for growth, leadership, and project ownership in a dynamic startup company