RF Module Design Summer Intern

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Cedar Rapids (IA) invites motivated EE students to join as a RF/MW intern for the Summer 2027 term.

You will work closely with mentors, measuring and simulating RF circuits while contributing to real product development in a fast-paced RF design center. You must be enrolled in an Electrical Engineering BS/MS program and plan to return to school after the internship, with availability May through August 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an Electrical Engineering BS or MS program and returning to school after internship.
• Must be able to commit to a 3 month internship term (Summer 2027: May/June - August).
• Strong background in RF and Microwave design with knowledge of RF parameters (insertion loss, return loss, harmonics, IMD, IIP2/3, VSWR, NF).
• RFIC design and simulation experience is a plus.
• Experience using RF test equipment and debugging is required.

Responsibilities

• Support design and test evaluations, including data validation of multi-chip-modules with integrated RF components.
• Perform RF tests, summarize data, and present findings to design engineers.
• Assist design using RF modeling tools and aid production with test data summary.

Skills

RF design

Microwave design

Debugging

RF parametrics

Education

Electrical Engineering BS/MS

Tools

Oscilloscope

VNA

Spectrum Analyzer

RF sources

Job description

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Description

If you are a motivated student with skills and interest in electromagnetics, RF, analog, and semiconductors, our Skyworks Cedar Rapids, IA design center is looking for you! As home to an elite team of top RF professionals, you will work side by side with a mentor and grow your skills working on real products. Our Cedar Rapids location specializes in RF connectivity products covering a range of solutions, end markets and applications. This is a very exciting opportunity for those who have ambition for professional growth and a desire to contribute to Skyworks success. Your job function will include but not be limited to measuring and simulating RF circuits while helping to improve the performance of new designs in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• You will support design and test evaluations, along with data validation of multi-chip-modules with integrated power amplifiers, switches, acoustic filters, LNAs, and CMOS controllers
• You will perform RF tests, evaluate, summarize, and present data to design engineers
• Assist design using RF modeling tools, and production team using test data summary

Required Experience And Skills

• Must be currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering BS or MS program, and be returning to school after the completion of this internship
• Must have the ability to complete a 3 month internship term prior to graduation. Term is Summer 2027 (May/June - August)
• Strong background in RF and Microwave design
• Knowledge in RF parameters (insertion loss, return loss, harmonics, IMD, IIP2/3, VSWR, NF, etc.)
• RFIC Design and simulation experience will be a plus
• Experience in using RF equipment such as oscilloscope, VNA, spectrum analyzer, RF sources
• Debugging experience