High frequency PA design WinterSpring Engineering Coop JanJune 27

Skyworks; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Skyworks is seeking a Winter/Spring Co-op Engineer to join our Advanced Development Team. You will work on GaAs and InP technologies for high-frequency RF applications, designing and evaluating amplifier blocks above 15 GHz while collaborating with device and process engineers.

The role offers hands-on experience in simulation, measurement, and optimization of RF/microwave ICs and power amplifiers, with a focus on innovation and technical excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering with strong fundamentals in RF/microwave physics.
• Experience with RFIC/Microwave design and compound semiconductors is highly valued.
• Familiarity with CAD tools for layout and circuit simulation.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and evaluate high-frequency amplifier and power amplifier building blocks using GaAs and InP technologies.
• Develop and optimize RF circuit architectures for operation above 15 GHz.
• Perform RF characterization and measurement of devices and circuits.
• Analyze performance metrics such as gain, Psat, P1dB, PAE, NF, and stability.
• Support CAD tools and design verification, correlate measurements with models.

Skills

RFIC design

Microwave design

CAD tools

RF characterization

AI for automation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Layout/Circuit CAD tools

Job description

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: 78287

Job Description:

Description

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in advanced RF and microwave technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance compound semiconductor solutions enabling next-generation communications, sensing, defense, and aerospace systems. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Our engineers work on cutting-edge technologies that push the limits of performance at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies.

We are seeking a Winter/Spring Co-op Engineer to join our Advanced Development Team, a group of device, process, and circuit design experts focused on developing state-of-the-art GaAs and InP technologies for high-frequency, high-power RF applications. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the design, simulation, characterization, and optimization of RF/microwave integrated circuits and power amplifiers operating above 15 GHz while working alongside industry-leading experts.

Co-op duration: up to 6 months January - June 2027

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and evaluate high-frequency amplifier and power amplifier building blocks using GaAs and InP technologies.
• Develop and optimize RF circuit architectures for operation above 15 GHz, including microwave and millimeter-wave frequency bands.
• Perform RF characterization and measurement of devices and circuits, including small-signal and large-signal testing.
• Conduct performance analysis of amplifier metrics such as gain, output power, saturated power (Psat), P1dB, power-added efficiency (PAE), noise figure, linearity, and stability.
• Support EM modeling, circuit simulations, and design verification using industry-standard CAD tools.
• Analyze measured data and correlate results with simulation models to improve technology and circuit performance.
• Collaborate with device engineers, process technologists, and system architects to develop next-generation high-performance RF solutions.

Required Experience and Skills

• Currently working towards a PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Understands basic compound semiconductor physics and basic device fabrication processes
• Strong background in RFIC and Microwave design
• Knowledge in RF parameters (insertion loss, return loss, harmonics, IMD, IIP3, VSWR, NF, power gain). Hands-on RF characterization skill is a plus
• Familiar with CAD tools including layout and circuit simulation
• Knowledge and interest in AI tools for computer programming to drive automation in measurements / data analysis / simulation
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Desired Experience and Skills

• Research or industry experience in Compound Semiconductor RF/microwave power amplifier design above 15 GHz. Experience designing MMICs in GaAs or InP technologies.
• Familiarity with high-power cellular and Wi‑Fi systems or UAV communication links.
• Experience with RF front-end architectures for long-range, high-throughput wireless communications.
• Hands-on RF laboratory experience with measurement-to-model correlation and design optimization.
• Understanding of thermal management, reliability, and ruggedized high-power RF system design.

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].