Design Automation Co-Op (Jan-Dec 2027)
Skyworks Solutions19 hours ago
Ottawa, CanadaIntern
Responsibilities
- Develop Python code for RF circuit optimization and design automation.
- Automate circuit and electromagnetic simulation workflows using tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Allegro APD, Ansys HFSS, and Keysight ADS.
- Create tools that generate parameterized RF structures including inductors, baluns, and hybrid couplers.
- Develop software to launch simulations, process results, and evaluate designs against performance targets.
- Apply optimization, statistical, and machine learning methods for design-space exploration and circuit tuning.
- Validate automated results using circuit and electromagnetic simulations.
- Use software-development practices including version control, modular design, testing, and code review.
- Document code, technical decisions, and engineering workflows.
- Present project plans, demonstrations, technical findings, and progress updates to the design team.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering.
- Strong Python programming skills and a solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit analysis.
- Strong mathematical foundation in linear algebra, complex numbers, and numerical or optimization methods.
- Familiarity with RF concepts and at least one circuit simulation tool such as ADS or Spectre.
- Interest or experience in machine learning, numerical optimization, or scientific computing.
- Strong analytical, debugging, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to learn unfamiliar engineering concepts and software tools.
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Ottawa for the entire 12-month co-op term.
- Preferred qualifications include coursework or experience in electromagnetic theory, RF or microwave engineering, analog circuit design, CAD/EDA automation, RF passive components, numerical optimization, statistical or surrogate modelling, machine learning, Git, scientific Python libraries, automated testing, API integration, data processing, and simulation-data visualization or interpretation.
Benefits
- Full-time, 12-month co-op position from January through December 2027.
- Onsite work in Ottawa for the entire co-op term.
- Typical pay range of CAD $25.00-$44.00 per hour, depending on education level and job duties.
- Inclusive workplace with accommodation available throughout the recruitment and employment process.
About Skyworks Solutions
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is empowering the wireless networking revolution. Our highly innovative analog semiconductors are connecting people, places and things spanning a number of new and previously unimagined applications within the aerospace, automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, connected home, industrial, medical, military, smartphone, tablet and wearable markets. Skyworks is a global company with engineering, marketing, operations, sales and support facilities located throughout Asia, Europe and North America and is a member of the S&P 500® and Nasdaq-100® market indices (NASDAQ: SWKS). For more information, please visit Skyworks’ website at: www.skyworksinc.com.