RF Module Design Co-Op — Irvine (Jan–Jun 2027)

Skyworks; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Semiconductor Module Design Co-Op for Winter/Spring 2027 to work on cutting-edge RF module development.

You will be paired with a mentor and contribute to part development, validation, and design of modules used in wireless devices. The role focuses on RF front-end module tuning, impedance matching, parameter evaluation, and design validation across varying conditions, with hands-on lab work and simulation tools like HFSS and ADS.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering BS, MS, or Ph.D. program.
• Onsite work in Irvine January - June 2027.
• Knowledge of semiconductors, analog circuits, RF design fundamentals, wireless systems, and introductory electromagnetics.

Responsibilities

• Tuning RF front-end modules in the lab.
• Impedance matching using the Smith chart.
• Evaluating RF parameters like IP3, P1dB, NF, return loss, etc.
• Validating performance across supply, temperature, and frequency.
• Creating 3D models in HFSS and simulating S-Parameter files in ADS.
• Creating compliance matrices against spec, plotting results, and presenting a results summary.

Skills

RF design fundamentals

RF front-end modules

S-parameters

HFSS

ADS

Allegro

Lab testing equipment

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering BS/MS/Ph.D. program

Tools

HFSS

ADS

Allegro

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Semiconductor Module Design Co-Op for Winter/Spring 2027 to work on cutting-edge RF module development.

You will be paired with a mentor and contribute to part development, validation, and design of modules used in wireless devices. The role focuses on RF front-end module tuning, impedance matching, parameter evaluation, and design validation across varying conditions, with hands-on lab work and simulation tools like HFSS and ADS.