RFIC Design Engineer - Winter / Spring Co-Op

RFIC Design Engineer - Winter / Spring Co-Op

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Date : Oct 25, 2025

Location : Newbury Park, CA, US

Company : Skyworks

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 : 75946

Description

In this internship opportunity at Skyworks, you will learn and participate in developing advanced, state-of-the-art RFICs, working with seasoned engineering professionals and collaborating with subject matter experts within Skyworks. Not only will you get to know how things work in the industry, but you will also accumulate advanced technical knowledge and skills, valuable experience as well as explore full-time job opportunities at Skyworks. We are excited to have you as part of our team to help you start your professional growth and contribute to our success at Skyworks!

Responsibilities :

Simulating / validating analog and RF IC (PA controller, 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

Co-Op Duration January - June 2026

Required Experience and Skills

Currently pursuing a PhD or MS degree studying Electrical Engineering (or related field)

Must be able to work onsite up to 6-months (June - December 2026)

Knowledge of semiconductor devices, analog and RF circuit designs, RF and microwave engineering, wireless systems, and introductory electromagnetics

Possess a basic understanding of IC building blocks like LNA, RF switches, mixer, bias ckt, bandgap, LDO, op-amp, etc.

Possess an understanding of design parameters like gain, noise, non-linearity, s-parameters, stability, etc.

Must have completed at least one RF / Microwave Electronics course

Experience in presenting materials for design reviews

Knowledgeable in the use of a Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, RF Generator, Power Meter, and Oscilloscope

Familiar with Cadence Spectre / RF simulation tools and Cadence Virtuoso IC design environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Good communication, organization, and documentation skills

Preferred Experience and Skills :

• Experience with ADS or Momentum / HFSS EM simulation tools

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 accommodations@skyworksinc.com.

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