RFIC Design Winter/Spring Co-Op (Jan-June '27)

Skyworks; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Newbury Park, Southern California, seeks an RFIC Design Winter/Spring Co-Op for Jan-June 2027. You will work in RFIC LNA and RF switch design, gaining hands-on experience and collaborating across Skyworks technical networks.

The role emphasizes building professional skills through design, simulation and lab work. The position offers exposure to RF front-end module development, data analysis, and opportunities for growth within Skyworks’ global teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering.
• Completed at least one RF/Microwave Electronics course.
• Experience presenting materials for design reviews.
• Familiar with Cadence Spectre / RF simulation tools and Cadence Virtuoso.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Simulating/validating RFIC (LNA, RF switch, etc.) performance across supply, temperature, and frequency.
• Top- and block-level design and simulation to understand circuits and compare with measurements.
• Create compliance matrices against specs and present results summaries.
• Tune RF front end modules in the lab.
• Impedance matching using Smith chart.
• Evaluate RF parameters like IP3, P1dB, NF, return loss, etc.

Skills

RF/Microwave coursework

Presentations

Strong communication

MS Office

Lab data analysis

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Spectre

Cadence Virtuoso

ADS

Momentum/HFSS

Job description

RFIC Design Winter/Spring Co-Op (Jan-June '27) Job Title: RFIC Design Winter/Spring Co-Op (Jan-June '27) Posting Start Date: 10/28/26 Job Location(s): Newbury Park

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.

Requisition ID:78698

Description

RFIC Design Co-Op
Req is for an opening to work in our design center in Newbury Park Southern California. Not only will you learn and accumulate advanced technical skills in RFIC LNA and RF Switch design, but we also provide various career growth opportunities to fit your personal career goals. This intern co-op position will involve you to learn and participate developing the most sophisticated RF front end module through Skyworks technical networks with collaborations with several expert team within Skyworks. This is a very exciting opportunity for candidate who has ambition to build up professional growth and be part of Skyworks success. The successful RFIC design intern candidate must possess a reasonable understanding of analog circuit, have RF circuit and microwave coarsework that will enable you to jump in supporting job functions that improve and characterize performance in simulation and lab environments.

Co-op duration: January to June 2027

Responsibilities

• Simulating/validating RFIC (LNA, RF switch, etc.) performance across supply, temperature, and frequency
• Top- and block-level design and simulation to understand the circuits that are being measured and correlating measurements with simulation
• Creating compliance matrices against spec, plotting results and presenting results summary
• Tuning RF front end modules in the lab
• Impedance matching using Smith chart
• Evaluating RF parameters like IP3, P1dB, NF, return loss, etc.
• Work in collaboration with your assigned mentor and manager
• LNA and RFIC related validation engineering work
• Analyzing data to root cause performance issues and provided opportunities to demonstrate learning and implement changes that can go into IC tapeout

Required Experience and Skills

• Currently pursuing a PhD or MS degree studying Electrical Engineering
• Must have completed at least one RF / Microwave Electronics course
• Experience in presenting materials for design reviews
• Familiar with Cadence Spectre / RF simulation tools and Cadence Virtuoso IC design environment
• Experience with ADS or Momentum/HFSS EM simulation tools is not required but considered a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Good communication, organization, and documentation skills

Desired Experience and Skills

• Knowledgeable in the use of lab tools a Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, RF Generator, Power Meter, and Oscilloscope
• Scripting experience such as SKILL, python, etc.
• IC layout experience from a school project or other job
• Other RF circuits skill let us know about for example: power amplifier, ant tuner, mixer, pcb design, or coupler

The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $29.00 - $49.00 per hour and for a Non-Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $23.00 - $42.00 per hour. Starting pay will depend on level of education, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

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