Semiconductor Module Design Co-Op (Winter/Spring 2027)

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Irvine, CA is offering a Semiconductor Module Design Co-Op for Winter/Spring 2027.

You will work with the module team on part development, validation, and design, paired with a dedicated mentor in a collaborative engineering environment. As part of the role, you will tune RF front-end modules, perform impedance matching, and evaluate RF parameters while validating performance across conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Electrical Engineering BS, MS, or Ph.D. program.
• Must be able to work onsite in Irvine January - June 2027.
• Knowledge of semiconductors, analog circuits, RF design fundamentals, wireless systems, and introductory electromagnetics.
• Understanding of RF module blocks like LNA, PA, switches, filters, inductors; knowledge of gain, noise, S-parameters, stability.
• Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel; strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Tuning RF front-end modules in the lab.
• Impedance matching using the Smith chart.
• Evaluating RF parameters like IP3, P1dB, NF, return loss.
• Validating performance across supply, temperature, and frequency.
• Creating 3D models in HFSS and simulating S-Parameter files in ADS.
• Creating compliance matrices against spec, plotting results, and presenting a results summary.

Skills

RF design fundamentals

Analog circuits

Wireless systems

Introductory electromagnetics

S-parameters

Stability analysis

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Electrical Engineering BS/MS/PhD expected

Tools

HFSS

ADS

Allegro

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Semiconductor Module Design Co-Op (Winter/Spring 2027) Posting Start Date: 8/12/26 Job Location(s): Irvine

Requisition ID: 78052

Description

Skyworks' Irvine, CA design center has leading R&D and product development capabilities. When you join our team in Irvine, you’ll join a uniquely collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering community that supports each other to create cutting-edge chipsets for cell phones. The Module Design Co-Op will work with the module team on part development, validation, and design. You’ll be paired with an experienced mentor to help support you as an integral part of the team. Working and living in Irvine provides a wonderful lifestyle in a vibrant coastal city consistently ranked as one of the country’s safest cities!

Responsibilities

• Tuning RF front-end modules in the lab
• Impedance matching using the Smith chart
• Evaluating RF parameters like IP3, P1dB, NF, return loss, etc
• Validating performance across supply, temperature, and frequency
• Creating 3D models in HFSS and simulating S-Parameter files in ADS
• Creating compliance matrices against spec, plotting results, and presenting a results summary

Required Experience and Skills

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering (or related) BS, MS, or Ph.D. program
• Must be able to work onsite in Irvine January - June 2027
• The Module Design/Validation Co-op should have knowledge of semiconductors, analog circuits, RF design fundamentals, wireless systems, and introductory electromagnetics.
• The candidate should understand basic RF module building blocks like LNA, PA, switches, filters, inductors, etc. Understanding of design parameters like gain, noise, non-linearity, S-parameters, stability, etc. is required.
• To perform job duties successfully, you must use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. The position also requires good communication and presentation skills.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Exposure to a lab testing setup and environment, including commonly used test equipment like a network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, frequency generator, and noise figure meter, will be useful for performing the required job.
• The Co-op should have used module design tools like HFSS and ADS, and layout tools like Allegro.

The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $26.00 - $47.50 per hour and for a Non-Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $22.50 - $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].

Copyright 2026 Skyworks Solutions, Inc.