Applications Engineer 1

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 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: 76008 

Position Summary

The Broadcast Applications team is responsible for providing engineering support for next-generation analog and digital automotive radio. We work closely with world-wide customers and various internal teams such as IC design, firmware and DSP design, test, marketing, and quality to ensure our products are well understood and designed-in successfully. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with exceptional communication skills who is comfortable explaining technical concepts to a wide range of audiences. The Applications Team utilizes a wide range of EE skills – RF, Analog & Mixed-Signal, Digital, Circuit Design, DSP, Embedded Systems, PCB design and test. Engineers in this position will become familiar with Automotive testing standards, broadband PCB signal integrity for RF/High Frequency, general analog and digital circuit analysis in time/frequency domains, along with gaining experience in operating lab equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers and audio analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Support customer inquiries and designs from the evaluation stage through to mass production
• Translate customer requests and issues into actionable items for internal design teams
• Debug, test, document and share results of circuits and algorithms
• Design, debug and document evaluation circuit boards
• Validate technical details of IC use cases
• RF, Analog, Digital and Audio testing

Required Experience and Skills

• Undergraduate or Masters' degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Course work in communications, signals and systems, analog circuits
• Experienced in programming and scripting
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Desired Experience and Skills

• RF/Mixed Signal circuits knowledge (Filter, LNA, Mixer, Receiver, PLL, AGC, ADC, DAC)
• DSP coursework (FFT, IIR & FIR filters)
• Programming languages (Python, TCL, C, C++, other)
• Embedded software experience

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $64,400 - $118,200 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance. 

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 [email protected].