RF Design Co-op: 15+ GHz Power Amplifier

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Newbury (MA)

Hybrid

USD 36,000 - 65,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Winter/Spring Engineering Co-op Engineer to join the Advanced Development Team in Newbury Park.

You will work on GaAs and InP RF/microwave ICs built for high-frequency power amplifier applications, gaining hands-on experience from design through measurement above 15 GHz. The program targets a 6-month duration (Jan–June 2027) and offers exposure to cutting-edge RF solutions, collaboration with engineers, and opportunities to impact next-generation wireless

Qualifications

Must be pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering with focus on RF/microwave technologies.
Strong background in RFIC and Microwave design required.
Familiar with RF parameters such as insertion loss, return loss, harmonics, IMD, IIP3, NF, VSWR, and Power Gain.
Hands-on RF characterization experience is a plus.
Experience with CAD tools for layout and circuit simulation is essential.

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.
Conduct performance analysis of key metrics: gain, Psat, P1dB, PAE, noise figure, linearity, stability.
Support EM modeling, circuit simulations, and design verification with CAD tools.
Analyze measured data and correlate with simulations to improve technology and circuit performance.
Collaborate with device engineers, process technologists, and system architects on next-generation RF solutions.