RF Front-End Design Co-Op – Irvine (Winter/Spring 2027)

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

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is offering a Semiconductor/RF Module Design Co-Op in Irvine, CA for Winter/Spring 2027. The role partners with experienced engineers on RF module technologies and supports design, simulation, and validation across R&D activities.

The position provides mentorship, hands-on prototype work, and collaboration with RFIC, module, systems, and product teams to advance next-generation RF technologies.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in RF/Microwave Engineering, Electromagnetics, Wireless Communications or related
• Available to work onsite in Irvine, CA January - June 2027.
• Strong understanding of RF/microwave circuit design, EM theory, and RFIC design.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate advanced RF front-end architectures involving filter and RFIC co-design.
• Develop and analyze RF matching networks, filter structures, and module integration concepts.
• Create 3D electromagnetic models using HFSS and perform RF simulations using ADS.
• Support prototype design, fabrication, and evaluation of RF module concepts.
• Investigate RF interactions between ICs, package structures, and passive components.
• Characterize prototype hardware and evaluate key RF performance metrics (insertion loss, rejection, linearity, noise figure, PAE).
• Correlate simulation and measurement results and recommend design improvements.
• Create technical reports and present results to the design team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore next-generation RF technologies.

Skills

RF design

Electromagnetics

S-parameters

RF front-end architectures

Problem solving

Communication

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Cadence

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is offering a Semiconductor/RF Module Design Co-Op in Irvine, CA for Winter/Spring 2027. The role partners with experienced engineers on RF module technologies and supports design, simulation, and validation across R&D activities.

The position provides mentorship, hands-on prototype work, and collaboration with RFIC, module, systems, and product teams to advance next-generation RF technologies.