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RF IC Design Team Summer/Fall Co-Op (June - Dec 2026)

Skyworks Solutions, Inc., Irvine, CA, United States


RF IC Design Team Summer/Fall Co‑Op (June - Dec 2026)

Job Title: RF IC Design Team Summer/Fall Co‑Op (June - Dec 2026)

Job Location(s): Irvine

Posting Start Date: 11/11/25

Description
Skyworks is seeking enthusiastic engineering students to join our RFIC team in Irvine as a Summer/Fall Co‑Op (June/July – December 2026). This is a wonderful opportunity to enhance and expand your technical knowledge and gain experience of the design of RF integrated circuits. You will work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to real product developments.

Term: Summer/Fall (June/July - December 2026)

Responsibilities

Assist with the design, analysis, simulation and evaluation of RF building blocks (particularly LNAs and RF switches)

Support schematic entry, simulations and data analysis using CAD & RF tools

Collaborate with other engineers to debug and validate circuit performance

Contribute to design reviews and team discussions

Prepare reports, plots and design documentation

Participate in lab testing and characterization

Learn and apply engineering best practices to ensure performance and reliability in the most cost-effective manner

Required Experience and Skills

Currently pursuing a BS, MS or PHD in Electrical Engineering with coursework covering RF/microwave, analog or semiconductor technology

A strong understanding of basic circuit design (e.g. filters, noise and linearity)

Familiarity with RF and microwave concepts (e.g. s‑parameters, NF and IIP3)

Experience with CAD and simulation tools (e.g. Cadence Virtuoso)

Attention to detail, problem solving skills and an eagerness to learn

Good communication skills and ability to work in both small and large teams

Desired Experience and Skills

Competence with Cadence Virtuoso is very much preferred

EM simulation with EMX of HFSS is a plus

RF measurement experience is a plus

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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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