RF Design Engineering Intern - Hands-on Lab & Mentorship

Skyworks Solutions, Inc; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyworks is seeking an RF Design Engineering Intern in Hillsboro. This role focuses on designing RF blocks like power amplifiers, LNAs, and filters, with emphasis on performance, size, cost, and schedule. You will work with lab equipment and simulations to align real data with models.

The internship targets students in BS/MS/PhD programs with RF coursework, strong math, and coding skills. Pay is hourly, commensurate with education, and Skyworks offers mentoring and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• Completed analog/RF circuit design coursework.
• Software exposure to ADS, AWR, FEM, HFSS, Momentum, Cadence, Dynamic Link, Python (desired).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong collaboration skills and self-starting attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; well organized and detail oriented.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design of multiple functional blocks including Power amplifier, LNA, switch or acoustic filters, and RF Modules
• Meet performance requirements while also considering size, cost, footprint, and schedule
• Produce designs with increasing complexity from customer demands for LTE, carrier aggregation, multiple antennas, filters, and power management
• Adapt to new customer requirements for ruggedness, ESD, and quality
• Work as a member of a team to contribute design schematics, simulations, and real lab data
• Work with signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters to compare simulated data to real lab data

Skills

Strong collaboration skills

Self-Starter with good communication

Effective organization skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Detail oriented

Be able to enjoy working in fast paced

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Completed analog/RF circuit design coursework

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Tools

ADS

AWR

FEM

HFSS

Momentum

Cadence

Dynamic Link

Python

Job description

Skyworks is seeking an RF Design Engineering Intern in Hillsboro. This role focuses on designing RF blocks like power amplifiers, LNAs, and filters, with emphasis on performance, size, cost, and schedule. You will work with lab equipment and simulations to align real data with models.

The internship targets students in BS/MS/PhD programs with RF coursework, strong math, and coding skills. Pay is hourly, commensurate with education, and Skyworks offers mentoring and networking opportunities.