RF Design Validation/Testing Co-Op (Winter/Spring 2027)

Requisition ID

Requisition ID: 78193

About the role

The Mobile Solutions team located in Irvine is home to Skyworks' design center for RF front-end solutions, power amplifiers, switches and controllers for GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN and WiMAX applications. We have a challenging opportunity for a university student available for a 6-month Co-op starting in January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support RF test evaluation of RFIC's and multichip modules.
• Perform RF tests, evaluate and summarize results, and present data to design engineers.
• Be involved in the design evaluation, simulation and debugging of RF switches, Filters, Couplers, PA's, LNA's and FEM's.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering Bachelor or Master Degree’s program, and must be returning to school after the completion of this Co-Op (will not consider graduated students).
• Requires background in RF/microwave design.
• Knowledgeable in RF testing and RF equipment setup.
• Understand RF parameters and be able to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge in RF parameters (insertion loss, return loss, harmonics, IMD, IIP2/3, VSWR, NF, etc.) is an asset.
• RFIC Design and Simulation experience will be a plus.
• Experience in using RF equipment such as oscilloscope, VNA, spectrum analyzer, RF sources.
• Proficient in data processing and presentation tools such as Matlab, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good data summary and presentation skills are desired.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and data organization.
• The student should be a self-starter and enjoy being hands-on.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Skills

• Must work onsite January - June 2027.
• Must have knowledge in RF/microwave design.
• Must have knowledge in RF testing and RF equipment setup.
• Must have understanding of RF parameters.
• Must have experience in RFIC Design and Simulation.
• Must have experience in using RF equipment such as oscilloscope, VNA, spectrum analyzer, RF sources.
• Must have proficiency in data processing and presentation tools such as Matlab, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have good data summary and presentation skills.
• Must have strong proficiency in Excel and data organization.
• Must be a self-starter and enjoy being hands-on.
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.

Pay

The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $26.00 - $47.50 per hour and for a Non-Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $22.50 - $42.00 per hour. Starting pay will depend on level of education, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location.

Schedule

Starting January 2027, the Co-op will work onsite from January - June 2027.

Benefits

Not specified.

Qualifications

Not specified.