RF Module Design Engineer Co-op — Winter/Spring 2027

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; New Buffalo (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is seeking a motivated RF Module Design Engineer Co-op for Winter/Spring 2027. You will measure and simulate RF circuits, helping to improve new designs in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with mentors, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to RF connectivity product lines across diverse applications. Strong RF/Microwave background and a passion for learning are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering BS or MS program and returning to school after the Co-op.
• Must be able to complete a 6 month Co-op term (Winter/Spring 2027).
• Strong background in RF and Microwave design.
• Knowledge of RF parameters (insertion loss, return loss, harmonics, IMD, IIP2/3, VSWR, NF).
• RFIC design and simulation experience is a plus.
• Experience with RF test equipment (oscilloscope, VNA, spectrum analyzer, RF sources).
• Good debugging, data summary, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design and test evaluation, plus data validation of multi-chip-modules with integrated PA, switches, acoustic filters, LNAs, and CMOS controllers.
• Carry out RF tests, evaluate results, summarize data, and present findings to design engineers.
• Assist design using RF modeling tools and support production with test data summaries.

Skills

RF design

Microwave design

RF parameters knowledge

RFIC Design & Simulation

RF equipment experience

Debugging

Communication & presentation

Education

Electrical Engineering BS/MS

Tools

Oscilloscope

VNA

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is seeking a motivated RF Module Design Engineer Co-op for Winter/Spring 2027. You will measure and simulate RF circuits, helping to improve new designs in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with mentors, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to RF connectivity product lines across diverse applications. Strong RF/Microwave background and a passion for learning are essential.