RF System Design Intern

Description

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 motivated 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 RF System Design intern, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Perform system-level design and optimization for mmWave communication systems
• Contribute to implementation and testing of beamforming architectures for improved efficiency and performance.
• Analyze link budget and system trade-offs for coverage, throughput, and power efficiency optimization
• Implement beamforming and beam management algorithms to optimize communication link performance.
• 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 startup culture.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field with a focus on RF systems and communications.
• Deep knowledge of communication system theory and wireless systems
• Familiar with digital communication systems and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK, and QAM, and their impact on performance
• Strong knowledge of multi-antenna techniques and procedures such as MIMO and mmWave Beamforming
• Strong knowledge of physical layer waveform design, channel coding, and PHY/MAC procedures
• Understanding of antenna array design and RF system design of state-of-the-art mmWave transceivers
• Proficiency in RF design tools and programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, ADS, etc.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer, power meter, etc.).
• Comfortable working and solving problems independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team environment.

Benefits

• 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