Timing Customer Applications Summer Intern (Hardware)– May’26-Aug ’26

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This website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and to analyze performance and traffic on our website. Further information is available in our and our . Modify Cookie PreferencesAccept All CookiesSearch JobsSearch JobsJob Description Job Title: Timing Customer Applications Summer Intern (Hardware)– May’26-Aug ’26Posting Start Date: 8/14/25Job Location: AustinIf 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 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: 75961Job Description: Position IntroductionIf 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 management layers, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. 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.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 the root cause of the IC failure
  • Validate customer use cases during the new IC firmware bring-up
  • Validate customer frequency plans before sampling new customers in the 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 Current student working towards a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer EngineeringPreferred Skills

  • 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 who enjoys collaborating with others and improving things to make them better for the next person
  • The ability to prioritize tasks while meeting set deadlines on the most critical projects

Position Type, Time Period, and LocationPaid Internship, Summer 2026 (May to August) in Austin, TX#LI-DJ1The 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.Copyright 2024 Skyworks Solutions, Inc.×Cookie Consent ManagerThis website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and to analyze performance and traffic on our website. Further information is available in our and our .Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can’t be turned off. DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled
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