$26 - $48 USD hourly
About the role
This Co-Op role involves testing advanced RF front-end modules and characterizing parts in the Woburn lab. You will contribute to improving current RF test systems hardware and software.
What you'll do
- Work with experienced engineers to test RF products including LNA, RF switches, Couplers, and integrated front-end modules.
- Measure RF products' performance across supply, temperature, and frequency.
- Create compliance matrices against spec, plot results, and analyze data.
- Participate and present in data reviews.
- Perform lab testing using standard RF test equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve test/bench or technical issues.
What you'll need
- Currently enrolled in electrical engineering pursuing BS or MS degree.
- Must be available for a 6-month Co-Op term prior to graduation (June 2027 – December 2027).
- Familiarity with RF bench testing.
- Knowledge of RF test equipment: multi-meter, Oscilloscope, Signal Generators, Power meter.
- Understanding of RF Technology.
- Ability to understand schematics and diagrams.
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This role has been open 53 days — well above the 39-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · DFT Test
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Open roles in category
638
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Median days open
39 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$176k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Skyworks | All employers we track in this specialty (638 roles · 86 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 17 | 638 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 65 | 2395 · 121 employers |
| Median days open | 38 d | 39 d (−1 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $176k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Teradyne · 83 open roles · median 37 d
- Infineon Technologies · 51 open roles · median 34 d
- Renesas Electronics · 45 open roles · median 33 d
- Texas Instruments · 33 open roles · median 44 d
- Qualcomm · 29 open roles · median 51 d
- Micron Technology · 25 open roles · median 55 d
How we counted: 638 open Silicon Test Engineering (DFT Test) roles from 86 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 8 Nov 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family row. Figures refresh nightly.