RF Validation Engineer Co-Op - RF Testing & Data Analysis

Skyworks; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Skyworks Cedar Rapids design center is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering student for a 6‑month Co‑op (Summer/Fall 2027: June–December). You will measure RF circuits, analyze RF performance data, and help improve designs in a fast-paced environment under mentor guidance.

The role covers assisting with RF tests, data validation, and collaboration with design engineers. Pay ranges vary by education level, and Skyworks offers an equal opportunity workplace with accommodations if needed.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an Electrical Engineering BS or MS program and returning to school after the Co-op.
• 6 month Co-op term from Summer/Fall 2027 (June–December).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support design and test evaluations, and data validation of multi-chip-modules with integrated power amplifiers, switches, acoustic filters, LNAs, and CMOS controllers.
• Perform RF tests, evaluate, summarize, and present data to design engineers.
• Assist design using RF modeling tools and analyze test data with production teams.

Skills

RF design

Microwave design

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering BS or MS

Tools

Oscilloscope

VNA

Spectrum analyzer

RF sources

Job description

Skyworks Cedar Rapids design center is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering student for a 6‑month Co‑op (Summer/Fall 2027: June–December). You will measure RF circuits, analyze RF performance data, and help improve designs in a fast-paced environment under mentor guidance.

The role covers assisting with RF tests, data validation, and collaboration with design engineers. Pay ranges vary by education level, and Skyworks offers an equal opportunity workplace with accommodations if needed.