# Mixed Signal Circuit Design Co-op at Nokia

- Company: [Nokia](https://fa-evmr-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com:443/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/)
- Location: United States
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-10-06
- Apply: https://fa-evmr-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/41222
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/mixed-signal-circuit-design-co-op-ef447dbd

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Design, implement, and simulate high-speed analog circuits including ADCs and DACs
- Create layout floor plans to optimize overall performance
- Explore trade-offs between different circuit topologies
- Perform behavioral modeling using Verilog-A or Verilog-AMS

What they're looking for:

- Master's degree or PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Incisive, Calibre, EMX, and Totem EM/IR
- Familiarity with analog/mixed signal IPs in deep submicron CMOS technologies
- Understanding of device physics and layout effects

Pay and perks:

- 4+ months, January 2027 - May 2027, onsite in San Jose, CA

## Posting

Number of Position(s): 2

Duration: 4+ months

Dates: January 2027 - May 2027

Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA

### Educational Requirements

Currently a candidate for a master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school in the US.

### Responsibilities

- Design, implement, and simulate the functionality and performance of various high speed analog circuits, including the ADCs and DACs

- Create the layout floor plans to optimize the overall performance

- Exploring the trade-offs of the different circuit topologies

### Required Qualifications

- Familiarity with essential CAD tools, such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Incisive, Calibre, EMX, and Totem EM/IR, etc.

- Familiarity with analog / mixed signal IPs or chips in deep submicron CMOS technologies.

- Good understanding of device physics and the impacts of layout effects;

- Familiarity with behavioral modeling the blocks and circuits with Verilog-A or Verilog-AMS

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.

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