Characterization Engineering Winter​/Co-Op

Characterization Engineering Winter/Spring Co-Op (Jan-Jun '27)

Posting

Start Date:

9/8/26 Job Location(s):
Newbury Park

Requisition

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.

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career opportunity in the world of technology, Skyworks is the place for you. We are currently seeking talented and motivated students for 6-month Co-op positions during the Winter/Spring semesters. Skyworks is an innovator in high-performance analog semiconductors, powering the wireless networking revolution. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal management layers, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and innovative thinking.

The successful candidate will assist engineers in developing hardware and software solutions for characterizing, validating, and verifying the design of RF front-end modules, filters, low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), and power amplifiers (PAs).

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of automated test systems for RF product characterization and validation.
• Assisting with hardware integration, debugging, and evaluation of RF test setups.
• Developing and enhancing software tools for test automation, data collection, and analysis.
• Performing characterization and design verification testing of RF front-end modules and related components.
• Analyzing test data and generating reports to support engineering decisions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage, efficiency, and product quality.
• Documenting test procedures, results, and system improvements.

This 6-month Co-op position provides hands-on experience with state-of-the-art RF and microwave instrumentation, RF/DC transmission lines, RF components, and software development in a fast-paced and dynamic engineering environment. The position also offers valuable exposure to test automation, data analysis, and the latest RF mobile communication solutions.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, analytical thinking, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Coursework in control systems, signals and systems, analog circuits, RF engineering, or related subjects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present technical concepts and findings.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn new technologies in a fast-paced engineering setting.
• Able to work on-site up to 6 months during January - June 2027.

• Experience with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and power supplies is a plus.
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB,…