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

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

Posting Start Date: 8/25/26

Job Location(s): Cedar Rapids

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: 78276

Job Description:
Desciption

If you are a motivated student with skills and interest in electromagnetics, RF, analog, and semiconductors, our Skyworks Cedar Rapids, IA design center is looking for you! As home to an elite team of top RF professionals, you will work side by side with a mentor to grow your skills working on real products. Our Cedar Rapids location specializes in RF connectivity products covering a range of solutions, end markets and applications. This is a very exciting opportunity for those who have ambition for professional growth and a desire to contribute to Skyworks success. Your job function will include but not be limited to measuring RF circuits and analyzing RF performance test data while helping to improve the performance of new designs in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• You will support design and test evaluations, along with data validation of multi-chip-modules with integrated power amplifiers, switches, acoustic filters, LNAs, and CMOS controllers
• You will perform RF tests, evaluate, summarize, and present data to design engineers
• Assist design using RF modeling tools, and production team analyzing test data

Required Experience and Skills

• Must be currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering BS or MS program, and be returning to school after the completion of this Co-Op
• Must have the ability to complete a 6 month Co-op term prior to graduation. Term is Summer/Fall 2027 (June - December)
• Strong background in RF and Microwave design
• Knowledge in RF parameters (insertion loss, return loss, harmonics, IMD, IIP2/3, VSWR, NF, etc.)
• RFIC Design and Simulation experience will be a plus
• Experience in using RF equipment such as oscilloscope, VNA, spectrum analyzer, RF sources
• Debugging experience
• Good communication, data summary and presentation skills

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 [email protected].

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