Innovative RF Power Amplifier Design Co-op

Skyworks; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyworks’ RMI team in Irvine, California offers a 6-month Co-Op internship focused on Power Amplifier (PA) and RF front-end design for WiFi and Infra applications. You’ll work on device-level engineering, simulations, testing, and design reviews to gain hands-on experience in RF/analog IC development.

The role provides exposure to circuit design, lab testing, and collaboration across teams, with an emphasis on practical learning and professional growth for engineering students.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in BS, MS, or PhD program in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of electronic circuits and RF/analog design.
• Familiarity with design tools such as ADS, Momentum, HFSS, Cadence, SPICE is a plus.
• Experience with RF test equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the R&D of analog and RF ICs for wireless applications.
• Circuit simulation, lab testing of circuits, presentation of design results, and participation in design reviews.
• Assist in new product engineering and design activities.
• Assist in new product testing, characterization, tuning, and microsurgery.
• Support senior engineering team members with project assignments.
• Complete a silicon, GaAs, or GaN IC design project.

Skills

RF/microwave design

Analog circuit design

Circuit testing

MS Office

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

ADS

Momentum

HFSS

Cadence

SPICE

Job description

Skyworks’ RMI team in Irvine, California offers a 6-month Co-Op internship focused on Power Amplifier (PA) and RF front-end design for WiFi and Infra applications. You’ll work on device-level engineering, simulations, testing, and design reviews to gain hands-on experience in RF/analog IC development.

The role provides exposure to circuit design, lab testing, and collaboration across teams, with an emphasis on practical learning and professional growth for engineering students.