Characterization Engineering Co-Op (Winter/Spring 2027)

Skyworks Solutions, Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. seeks a Characterization Engineering Co-Op for Winter/Spring 2027 in Irvine, CA. The role focuses on automating hardware test setups and data analysis for analog mobile devices, with responsibilities spanning design, testing, and documentation.

The candidate must be enrolled in university at bachelor’s or master’s level and available January–June 2027, onsite in Irvine. Strong programming in C++, C#, Python, and SQL is required, plus GitHub and CI/CD experience.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a university at the bachelor’s or master’s level.
• Must work onsite in Irvine January – June 2027.
• Experience with C++, C#, Python, and SQL.
• GitHub experience required; familiarity with Copilot, Cursor and Claude is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain a software project through its life cycle.
• Participate in code reviews and issue tracking.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Write documentation on activities.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

SQL

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled undergraduate/graduate student

Tools

GitHub

Copilot

Cursor

Claude

Job description

Job Title

Characterization Engineering Co-Op (Winter/Spring 2027)

Posting Start Date

8/18/26

Job Location(s)

Irvine

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution.Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID:78240

Description

The Skyworks Mobile Solutions Business (MSB) Characterization Team is looking for a Co-op student for Winter/Spring (January - June 2027). This team develops test solutions to support the design, test, and performance analysis of analog hardware devices for the mobile industry.

Development Efforts

• High-level automation for hardware testing and performance analysis


• Test bench/part configuration, test solution generation , data collection , real-time monitoring, result diagnosis and report generation

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain a software project through life cycle


• Participate in code reviews and issue tracking


• Maintain CI/CD pipelines


• Write documentation on any activities

Required Experience and Skills

• Must be enrolled in a university at the bachelors or masters level.


• Must work onsite in Irvine January - June 2027


• Experience with the following:
  
  
  
  • C++, C#, Python, and SQL
  
  
  • GitHub
  
  
  • Copilot, Cursor, and Claude
  
  
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
  
  • Ability to work in and thrive in a team environment
  
  
  
  

Desired Experience and Skills

• Computer Science degree or related major

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. Skyworks has different pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].