$114,400 - $220,200 USD yearly
About the role
Skyworks seeks an RF Characterization Engineer to support the filter design group in the characterization and analysis of filter/multiplexers. The position focuses on characterization and analysis of acoustic SAW/BAW technologies and RF MEMS devices.
What you'll do
- Advance the characterization and analysis of RF MEMS filter/multiplexer devices, including S-parameters, IMD & harmonics generation, and ruggedness.
- Design and TO MCM/laminate breakout boards for filter/multiplexers for small signal and large signal characterizations.
- Develop new test solutions required to evaluate the capabilities and limits of MEMS devices.
- Enable automation to gather device statistics and improve efficiency.
- Analyze and process characterization data for use by design and modeling teams, collaborating on model development through design of experiments.
- Manage laboratory activities and logistics of materials, including filters, MCM break-out boards, and module builds.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
- Demonstrated skills in advanced RF characterization, including S-parameters, hot S-parameters, and IMD & harmonics generation.
- CAD skills for MCM/laminate layout.
- Understanding of electromagnetic theory and circuit design.
- Technical understanding of semiconductors or acoustic devices.
- Scripting proficiency in Matlab, Python, or ADS.
Nice to have
- Knowledge and experience with test methodologies and analysis for semiconductor or MEMS devices.
- Knowledge of BAW/SAW devices.
- Knowledge in semiconductor process or MEMS technology.
- Skills in data analytics.
Skills: RF characterization, BAW/SAW technologies, filter/multiplexers, RF MEMS, test solutions, S-parameters
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This role has been open 228 days — well above the 57-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
144
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Median days open
57 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$111k
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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 (144 roles · 38 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 9 | 144 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 65 | 2395 · 121 employers |
| Median days open | 11 d | 57 d (−46 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $111k |
Skills observed across this category: RF characterization, BAW/SAW technologies, filter/multiplexers, RF MEMS, test solutions, S-parameters
Who's hiring in this category
- Infineon Technologies · 14 open roles · median 43 d
- Analog Devices · 13 open roles · median 86 d
- Keysight Technologies · 11 open roles · median 60 d
- Skyworks (this employer) · 9 open roles · median 11 d
- Texas Instruments · 8 open roles · median 114 d
- MACOM · 7 open roles · median 11 d
How we counted: 144 open Silicon Test Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 38 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.