RF Application Engineering Co-Op

Position: RF Application Engineering Co-Op (12-month)

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

Job Description

The Mobile Solutions Connectivity team in Ottawa, which develops wireless integrated circuit components, has an RF Application Engineering Co-Op opportunity available for a 12-month period starting from June 2026.
The successful candidate will report to the Application Engineering Manager. The ideal student will be required to apply sound engineering skills to a variety of tasks in the area of WiFi / connectivity RF device evaluation, customer board tuning and testing, including PA, LNA, and switch high-frequency RF products.

Job Responsibilities

- Assisting application engineers with their customer support activities.
- Validating the new integrated circuits and module products.
- Lab testing of RF circuits, presenting test results, and participating in customer SCH/Layout reviews.
- Working on small projects and task assignments of various degrees of complexity, ranging from device characterization, test environment programming, and documentation.

Job Requirements

- Candidate must be currently enrolled in a BS or MS Electrical Engineering (or related) degree program.
- Familiar with fundamental electronic circuits and principles.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PPT, and Word) and having an aptitude for quickly learning other company-specific software.
- Having basic knowledge of RF parameters (insertion loss, return loss, harmonics, IMD, IIP2/3, VSWR, NF, etc.) is preferred.
- Experience in using test equipment and tools such as a multi-meter, oscilloscope, VNA, spectrum analyzer, RF sources, and soldering tools is preferred.
- Good communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Willing to work in a lab hands-on environment.