2023 Research Intern, Mixed-Signal and RFIC Design

Lab Summary: The Standards & Mobility Innovation (SMI) lab is committed to developing technologies that enable ubiquitous access to information and provide immersive multimedia experiences for mobility users.  

Our research focuses on: Wireless standards and technology including 5G, LTE-A, IoT; RF & fast prototyping of 5G wireless systems; Multimedia standards and technology including VR, HDR, All-IP delivery.

Position Summary:  We are looking for a mixed-signal/RFIC design intern for building the next-generation communication transceivers. This is a team working on the-state-of-the-art prototypes and communication system. Please join us if you are highly self-motivated and love challenges. At Samsung R&D in Plano, Texas, your work will have an impact on the next-generation mobile technologies

Responsibilities:

• Work with senior Samsung Engineers to develop new circuit building blocks and ideas.
• Design, layout and post-layout verification of related blocks.
• Optimize circuit to meet the specifications for system performance.
• Validate performance of circuits, modules, and systems using standard test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, VSA.
• Prepare the design and measurement documents.

Qualifications:

• MSEE or PhD student preferable or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Successful tape-out experience are preferred on the mixed-signal/RF IC in CMOS (below 65nm) such as high speed pipeline ADC, time-interleaved SAR ADC, PLL and RF frond end
• Strong understanding of the mixed-signal blocks and its related simulation techniques
• Strong understanding of RF circuits design fundamentals and RF communication architectures
• Proficient using Cadence and Verilog AMS. Experience with HFSS and Momentum will help
• Strong debugging and analytical skills
• Works well with others and can brainstorm potential solutions together