RF Validation Engineer Winter/Spring Co-Op (Newbury Park, CA, US)

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Newbury Park, CA

41d • $26 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Validation Engineer co-op in the Mobile Solutions Business (MSB) Unit in Skyworks Newbury Park, CA design center. The candidate will be part of a VE engineering group in support of high-volume power amplifier products and sub-systems for cellular handset applications. The candidate will assist VE to setup tests, gather, analyze and summarize the data. Will also help design engineers optimize the module by tuning. The candidate must be a driven and committed team player. Duration: January to June 2026

Requirements

• BSEE with emphasis in RF and Power amplifier theory or equivalent. MSEE preferred.
• Commitment to working on-site for up to 6 months (January to June 2026)
• Hands on experience in lab debugging.
• Circuit simulation skills utilizing Agilent ADS/GoldenGate/spectreRF.
• Understanding of RF concepts such as impedance matching, impedance transformation, distributed systems, passive RLC and resonant circuits, noise, linearity, bandwidth and stability.
• A self-starter and team player with ability to learn on the job.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Working with a senior VE to setup tests and gather data for compliance matrix
• Performing lab testing using RF test equipment and analyzing/summarizing the data
• Working with a design engineer to help optimize matching circuits for better module performance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees