RF Validation Engineer Intern (Co-Op)

Skyworks; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyworks is seeking a Winter/Spring Co-Op intern to contribute to the development of advanced RF front-end modules. You will work with experienced engineers, validate RF products such as LNAs, switches, and couplers, and help optimize matching circuits while learning industry practices.

You will gain hands-on experience with RF measurement, data analysis, and participation in technical reviews, with potential for full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering BS or MS/PhD program and returning to school after the Co-Op.
• Must be available for a 6-month Co-Op term winter/spring 2027 (January–June 2027).
• Knowledge of RF parameters (gain, NF, insertion loss, return loss, harmonics, IMD, IIP2/3, VSWR, etc.).
• Experience using RF test equipment (oscilloscope, VNA, spectrum analyzer, RF sources).
• Strong RF and microwave design background; familiarity with ADS/HFSS and Cadence Virtuoso.
• Willing to learn, grow, and collaborate; good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate/develop RF products such as LNA, RF switches, couplers, and front-end modules.
• Measure RF performance across supply, temperature, and frequency.
• Create compliance matrices against specs and plot/analyze data.
• Participate in data reviews and present findings.
• Perform lab testing using standard RF test equipment.
• Assist design engineers to optimize matching circuits and verify designs.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians.

Skills

RF parameters

RF test equipment

ADS/HFSS

Cadence Virtuoso

Electrical engineering

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Programming knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering BS/MS/PhD student

Tools

ADS/HFSS

Cadence Virtuoso

Oscilloscope

VNA

Spectrum analyzer

RF sources

Job description

Skyworks is seeking a Winter/Spring Co-Op intern to contribute to the development of advanced RF front-end modules. You will work with experienced engineers, validate RF products such as LNAs, switches, and couplers, and help optimize matching circuits while learning industry practices.

You will gain hands-on experience with RF measurement, data analysis, and participation in technical reviews, with potential for full-time opportunities after graduation.