RF Validation Engineer Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a motivated RF Validation Engineer Co-op for Summer/Fall 2027.

You will work with an elite RF team and a mentor to grow your skills while measuring RF circuits and analyzing test data on real products in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes RF and Microwave fundamentals, hands-on testing with oscilloscope, VNA and spectrum analyzer, and presenting findings to design engineers.

Qualifications

• Must be 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 (June–December 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 using RF equipment (oscilloscope, VNA, spectrum analyzer, RF sources).
• Good debugging, communication, data summary and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design and test evaluations, 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 analysis of test data with production team.

Skills

RF design

Microwave design

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Debugging

RF testing

Education

Electrical Engineering BS/MS

Tools

Oscilloscope

VNA

Spectrum analyzer

RF sources

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a motivated RF Validation Engineer Co-op for Summer/Fall 2027.

You will work with an elite RF team and a mentor to grow your skills while measuring RF circuits and analyzing test data on real products in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes RF and Microwave fundamentals, hands-on testing with oscilloscope, VNA and spectrum analyzer, and presenting findings to design engineers.