RF Module Design Co-op — Lab Tuning & HFSS/ADS

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

Job summary

Skyworks' Irvine, CA design center offers a Module Design Co-op program focused on cutting-edge RF module development for cell phone applications. You’ll work with a collaborative engineering team, pairing with a mentor to support your growth in a fast-paced environment.

As part of the program, you will gain hands-on experience with RF front-end tuning, impedance matching, and RF parameter evaluation across varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering BS, MS, or Ph.D. program.
• Must be onsite in Irvine January–June 2027.
• Knowledge of semiconductors, analog circuits, RF design fundamentals, wireless systems, and introductory electromagnetics.
• Understand RF module blocks like LNA, PA, switches, filters, inductors, etc., and S-parameters, stability.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RF design

Wireless systems

S-parameters

LNA/PA blocks

RF modules

Education

EE degree program

Tools

HFSS

ADS

Allegro

MS Office

Job description

Skyworks' Irvine, CA design center offers a Module Design Co-op program focused on cutting-edge RF module development for cell phone applications. You’ll work with a collaborative engineering team, pairing with a mentor to support your growth in a fast-paced environment.

As part of the program, you will gain hands-on experience with RF front-end tuning, impedance matching, and RF parameter evaluation across varying conditions.