Hardware Systems Engineering Co-Op (Winter/Spring 2027) (Hillsboro, OR, US)

Description

This is a Winter/Spring co-op position (Jan - June 2027) for an engineering student who’s interested in becoming a hardware systems engineer in the field of RF Engineering and Wireless Audio.  

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 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.
We at Skyworks AIS are a passionate and dedicated team of world-class analog, mixed-signal and digital designers committed to building the next generation of innovative ICs for wireless gaming and home audio applications. We believe that by working at Skyworks Solutions, you will be joining the brightest, most diverse and ambitious talent in the Semiconductor Industry. You will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on execution, global collaboration and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

Responsibilities

• Your role will be within our SOC and systems applications teams.
• You will be involved in maintaining and reviewing board level electronic system designs, schematics, and layouts.
• You will interface with other engineering teams within the business unit, including our chip/SOC development team, our software development team and our wireless team.
• You will support RF Link validation including performing and automating bench, field, and wireless coexistence testing.
• You will help debug customer hardware and system performance issues.
• You will perform RF bench testing and evaluation of customer and Skyworks development hardware.

Required Experience and Skills

• Must be undergraduate or postgraduate student working towards an Electrical or Computer Engineering degree.
• Basic understanding of RF, microwave and wireless communication systems theory and technologies.
• Some knowledge of analog and mixed mode electronic design.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel and Word) and have an aptitude for quickly learning other company-specific software.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and love challenges. Ability to take ownership with moderate supervision and ask for help when needed.
• Good communication, organization, and documentation skills 

Desired Experience and Skills

• Basic knowledge of digital data and audio transports (SPI, I2C, USB, I2S, UART)
• Experience using lab test equipment such as oscilloscope, DMM, DC power supplies, spectrum analyzer, etc.
• Prior experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Developing software for automating audio tests, scripting using Python, C and LabVIEW is nice to have but not necessary.
• Experience with soldering SMT components.