RF Front-End EM Design Co-op - 5G/6G, Irvine

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

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a highly motivated RF Front-End EM Design Co-Op for January–June 2027. You will collaborate with RF, EM, RFIC, and module engineers on next-generation wireless solutions for 5G/6G and emerging connectivity.

The role suits graduate students pursuing an MS or PhD in EE. You will gain hands-on experience from electromagnetic modeling to hardware characterization, with a mentor guiding you through the full product development cycle.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Specialization in RF/Microwave, Electromagnetics, Analog/RF IC Design, or Applied Physics.
• Available to work onsite in Irvine, CA January–June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate advanced RF front-end architectures.
• Investigate next-generation RF technologies and module concepts.
• Develop and analyze RF matching networks, filters, and passive components.
• Build and analyze 2.5D/3D EM models of RF passive structures and run simulations.

Skills

RF/Microwave Eng

Electromagnetics

Analog/RF IC Design

Applied Physics

S-parameters

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keysight ADS

Ansys HFSS

EMX

Cadence Virtuoso

RF/EM simulation platforms

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a highly motivated RF Front-End EM Design Co-Op for January–June 2027. You will collaborate with RF, EM, RFIC, and module engineers on next-generation wireless solutions for 5G/6G and emerging connectivity.

The role suits graduate students pursuing an MS or PhD in EE. You will gain hands-on experience from electromagnetic modeling to hardware characterization, with a mentor guiding you through the full product development cycle.