RF EM Design Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Skyworks; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyworks is seeking a highly motivated RF Front-End EM Design Co-Op to join our Irvine team. You will work with RF, EM, RFIC and module engineers on next-generation wireless solutions for 5G/6G and beyond, contributing to modeling, simulation and prototype development.

The role offers hands-on experience along the full product development cycle, mentored by senior engineers, with opportunities to influence design trade-offs and manufacturability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Focus on RF/Microwave, electromagnetics, analog/RF IC design, or applied physics.

Responsibilities

• Research RF front-end architectures and module integration concepts.
• Build 2.5D/3D electromagnetic models of RF structures.
• Run simulations with HFSS/EMX and analyze S-parameters.
• Optimize module design for loss, isolation, and size.
• Collaborate with mentors and engineering team on product development.

Skills

RF Front-End

RF/Microwave

Electromagnetics

Analog/RF IC Design

Applied Physics

Onsite Irvine

Python

MATLAB

Automation tools

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keysight ADS

Ansys HFSS

EMX

Cadence Virtuoso

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.

Description

About the Role

Location: Irvine, CA
Term: June- December 2027 (Full-Time Co-Op)

We are seeking a highly motivated RF Front-End EM Design Co-Op to join our team in Irvine, California. In this role, you will work alongside experienced RF, EM, RFIC, and module design engineers on the development of next-generation wireless solutions for 5G/6G, and emerging connectivity technologies.

This position is ideal for graduate students interested in RF design, electromagnetics, filter design, RFIC and module co-design, and advanced packaging technologies. You will contribute to technology research, simulation, and prototype development activities that support future commercial RF front-end products. Working with a dedicated technical mentor, you will gain hands-on experience across the full product development cycle, from electromagnetic modeling and circuit simulation to hardware characterization and measured data correlation.

Responsibilities

Working closely with your mentor and the broader engineering team, you will:

RF Design & Technology Research

• Research and evaluate advanced RF front-end architectures, including filter and RFIC co-design approaches.
• Investigate next-generation RF technologies and module integration concepts。
• Develop and analyze RF matching networks, filter structures, and passive component designs.

EM Modeling & Simulation

• Build and analyze 2.5D and 3D electromagnetic models of RF passive structures, including:
  • Filters
  • Matching networks
  • Baluns
  • Couplers
  • RF transitions and interconnects
• Perform electromagnetic simulations using tools such as HFSS and EMX
• With extracted S-parameters, run circuit and system-level simulations.
• Optimize module design for insertion loss, isolation, return loss, power handling, and size. Investigate RF interactions between integrated circuits, package structures, and passive components.
• Evaluate design trade-offs related to performance, and manufacturability.

Required Experience and Skills

• Currently pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Academic emphasis in one or more of the following:
  • RF/Microwave Engineering
  • Electromagnetics
  • Analog/RF IC Design
  • Applied Physics or related disciplines
• Available to work onsite in Irvine, CA from June through December 2027.

Technical Knowledge

• RF and microwave circuit design
• Electromagnetic theory
• Analog and RF integrated circuits
• S-parameters and impedance matching
• RF front-end architectures

Tools & Software

• Keysight ADS
• Ansys HFSS
• EMX
• Cadence Virtuoso
• Equivalent RF/EM simulation platforms

Desired Experience and Skills

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or other automation/data analysis tools.
• Experience with AI tools such as Cursor, Claude, Copilot
• Knowledge of filter design and synthesis techniques, including:
  • SAW/BAW acoustic filters
  • LC filters
  • Cavity filters
  • Coupling matrix filter synthesis flow
• Familiarity with VNA calibration, de-embedding techniques, and measurement correlation.

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].