$108,700 - $226,800 USD yearly
About the role
This role involves supporting the development of Skyworks’ acoustic SAW/BAW technologies by performing advanced characterization and analysis.
What you'll do
- Advance the characterization and analysis of RF MEMS devices including S-parameters, hot S-parameters, load-pull, IMD & harmonics generation, noise emissions, and advanced metrology systems such as acoustic vibrometers and thermal imagers.
- Partner with suppliers and industry experts to evaluate superior RF test solutions to obtain reconfigurable test systems with a high dynamic range, a low noise floor, and/or other critical test metrics.
- Determine component specifications required to enable advanced measurement systems.
- Create dedicated test scripts on Python/Matlab to enable automation in on-wafer and PCB testing.
- Support laboratory activities and acquisition of laboratory equipment and components.
What you'll need
- BS with 8 years experience or MS with 6 years experience.
- Strong RF knowledge and understanding of electromagnetic theory and circuit design.
- Demonstrated skills in advanced RF characterization, on-wafer level preferable.
- Deep understanding in scripting, especially with Python and/or Matlab, as well as ADS.
- Knowledge in either semiconductors and/or acoustic devices.
- A proven track record as a team player on an engineering team.
Nice to have
- Deep knowledge and experience in working with test methodologies and analysis for semiconductor and/or MEMS devices.
- Strong scripting ability in Python and Matlab, knowledge of ADS is a plus.
- Knowledge of BAW/SAW devices.
- Knowledge in semiconductor process or MEMS technology.
- Skills in data analytics.
Skills: RF MEMS, S-parameters, load-pull, on-wafer, Python, Matlab
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This role has been open 33 days — well below the 52-day median for RF/Wireless Engineering roles.
RF/Wireless Engineering · RF Frontend
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Open roles in category
266
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Median days open
52 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$166k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Skyworks | All employers we track in this specialty (266 roles · 36 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 55 | 266 |
| Open roles in the wider Analog & Mixed-Signal family | 109 | 1541 · 115 employers |
| Median days open | 45 d | 52 d (−7 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $166k |
Skills observed across this category: RF MEMS, S-parameters, load-pull, on-wafer, Python, Matlab
Who's hiring in this category
- Skyworks (this employer) · 55 open roles · median 45 d
- Apple · 39 open roles · median 18 d
- Keysight Technologies · 32 open roles · median 69 d
- Qualcomm · 22 open roles · median 112 d
- MACOM · 17 open roles · median 11 d
- Analog Devices · 12 open roles · median 70 d
How we counted: 266 open RF/Wireless Engineering (RF Frontend) roles from 36 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 Analog & Mixed-Signal family row. Figures refresh nightly.