BAW/SAW RF Design Co-Op — Hands-on Lab & Modeling

Skyworks; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyworks, based in Irvine, CA, offers a Winter/Spring Co-Op position from January to June 2027 focused on piezoelectric bulk and surface acoustic resonators (BAW/SAW). You will collaborate with top engineers in a multifunctional team, gaining hands-on experience in device characterization, modeling, and analysis using the most advanced lab and software equipment.

As a PhD student in engineering, you will design and execute RF measurements, perform data analysis, and help improve process and

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a PhD in a relevant engineering field.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week January - June 2027.
• Must be able to work onsite in our design center in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute RF measurements for semiconductors/acoustic devices
• Perform analysis, extractions, and modeling of measured data
• Summarize extracted analysis and perform reports to be presented among fellow engineers and designers
• Propose new ways to design the state-of-the-art BAW devices based on physics-based models and data-driven models

Skills

RF concepts

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

RF MEMS

SAW/BAW

Education

PhD candidate in engineering

Tools

COMSOL

ADS

Job description

Skyworks, based in Irvine, CA, offers a Winter/Spring Co-Op position from January to June 2027 focused on piezoelectric bulk and surface acoustic resonators (BAW/SAW). You will collaborate with top engineers in a multifunctional team, gaining hands-on experience in device characterization, modeling, and analysis using the most advanced lab and software equipment.

As a PhD student in engineering, you will design and execute RF measurements, perform data analysis, and help improve process and