Antenna Design Intern

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 Antenna Design Intern, you will be responsible for research, development and implementation of SkyGig's innovative beam steering antenna technologies at the heart of our best-in-class mmWave wireless technology. Your primary R&D responsibilities will include:

• Design advanced beam steering antenna structures for mmWave systems
• Architect, implement, and verify antenna and RF components throughout a product design cycle
• High-frequency PCB design for manufacturability
• Testing of RF and mmWave antenna systems and RF components
• Work with vendors on RF components evaluation for the antenna target specifications
• Translate product and system requirements into detailed antenna and subsystem specifications
• Work across a cross-functional collaborative team of bright engineers and scientists
• Prepare technical documents and reports and participate in design reviews

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, and testing. They will also need to have the desire to adapt and grow in our vibrant startup culture.

Requirements

• Possesses, or is currently pursuing, a PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Electromagnetic, RF/Microwave engineering, or Antenna Design, or holds a Master's degree with relevant industry R&D experience.

• Deep understanding of antenna, electromagnetics, and microwave engineering concepts and the ability to apply them to innovate and solve complex problems
• Proven experience in design, fabrication, and characterization of advanced antenna systems in research or industry settings
• Expert at EM full-wave solvers (such as HFSS)
• Expert at industry standard PCB design tools
• Experience in writing scripts for complicated simulation models (using MATLAB or other programming languages)
• Experience with design of high-frequency PCBs for antenna or integrated systems
• Hands-on experience in characterization of antennas in far-field or near-field measurement setups and familiarity with RF test equipment
• Comfortable working and solving problems independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and comfortable explaining technical concepts to the rest of the team

Preferred

• Experience with mmWave antenna design, fabrication, and testing
• Design experience with phased arrays, beamforming, beam steering, and/or reconfigurable antennas

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