Description

RF Test Engineering Co-op

About the Role

At Skyworks, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF front-end module technologies alongside experienced engineering professionals and subject matter experts. This internship/co-op provides hands-on experience in the development, testing, and evaluation of advanced RF products used in today's wireless communications systems.

As part of our engineering team, you will gain valuable industry experience, build technical expertise in electronics fundamantals,  RF and microwave engineering, and explore potential full-time career opportunities with Skyworks. We are committed to supporting your professional growth while enabling you to contribute to innovative product development.

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience working on advanced RF front-end technologies.
• Mentorship from experienced RF and Test Engineers.
• Exposure to product development and validation processes in a leading semiconductor company.
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art RF test equipment and methodologies.
• Opportunity to develop technical skills that support future careers in RF, microwave, and electronics engineering.
• Potential pathway to future full-time opportunities within Skyworks.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities: 

• Operate automated and semi-automated RF test systems and collect test data.
• Perform measurements and characterization of RF products during Design Verification Testing (DVT).
• Support test bench setup, equipment configuration, and calibration activities.
• Conduct electrical and RF measurements including voltage, current, frequency, RF power, gain, and related performance metrics.
• Perform pre-screening of evaluation boards to identify early failures and manufacturing issues.
• Assist in building and maintaining test setups, harnesses, fixtures, and wiring.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as:
  • Digital Multimeters
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Network Analyzers
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Power Supplies
• Document test results and communicate findings to engineering teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the test and validation process.

Required Experience and Skills

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Community College, Technical School, or equivalent educational program.
• Able to commit to a 6-month co-op/internship term.
• Basic understanding of electronic circuit fundamentals, includin
  • Voltage
  • Current
  • Resistance
  • AC and DC circuits
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn, grow, and make meaningful contributions.
• Strong interest in Electronics, RF, Microwave Engineering, or related technical disciplines.

Desired Experience and Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory experience working with electronic test equipment.
• Understanding of amplifier concepts, includin
  • Gain
  • Power
  • dB
  • dBm
  • Watts
• Exposure to RF and microwave fundamentals, includin
  • Transmission lines
  • Frequency
  • RF power
  • Gain measurements
• Familiarity with RF test equipment and measurement techniques.
• Experience assembling, troubleshooting, or testing electronic hardware.