RF Module Design Co-Op - Microwave & Front-End Research

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Irvine, CA invites graduate students to join as a Semiconductor/RF Module Design Co-Op for Winter/Spring 2027.

You will work with experienced engineers on advanced RF module technologies, contributing to research, prototype development, simulation, and validation in a collaborative R&D setting. The role targets MS or PhD candidates in Electrical Engineering with RF/Microwave focus.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with RF/microwave focus.
• Onsite in Irvine, CA January–June 2027; strong RF/MW background.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate advanced RF front-end architectures with filter/RFIC co-design.
• Develop RF matching networks, filter structures, and module integration concepts.
• Create 3D EM models with HFSS and run RF simulations with ADS.
• Support prototype design, fabrication, and evaluation of RF module concepts.
• Characterize prototype hardware and measure insertion loss, noise figure, PAE, etc.
• Correlate simulation with measurements and propose improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and present results to the team.
• Collaborate with RFIC, module, systems, and product teams on next-gen tech.

Skills

RF design

Electromagnetics

Analog RF ICs

S-parameters

Impedance matching

RF front-end architectures

HFSS

ADS

Python

MATLAB

Education

MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Cadence

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Irvine, CA invites graduate students to join as a Semiconductor/RF Module Design Co-Op for Winter/Spring 2027.

You will work with experienced engineers on advanced RF module technologies, contributing to research, prototype development, simulation, and validation in a collaborative R&D setting. The role targets MS or PhD candidates in Electrical Engineering with RF/Microwave focus.