$29 - $49 USD hourly
About the role
Skyworks is seeking a Test Characterization Engineering Intern to support the operation, troubleshooting, and improvement of RF measurement systems. In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers to execute characterization testing, investigate hardware and software issues, and maintain reliable, repeatable laboratory test setups.
What you'll do
- Set up, operate, and monitor RF characterization systems under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Execute defined RF test procedures and collect measurement data using equipment such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and DC source/measure units.
- Troubleshoot RF test setup issues, including cables, connectors, fixtures, probes, bias networks, instrumentation, and equipment communication.
- Assist with debugging test hardware and software by isolating faults, reproducing failures, and documenting observations.
- Support calibration, system verification, equipment readiness, and repeatability checks for bench and automated RF test setups.
- Make supervised updates to test scripts and utilities using Python, C#, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
What you'll need
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Coursework or laboratory experience in circuits, electronics, communications, or RF/microwave engineering.
- Basic understanding of electronic measurements and willingness to learn RF test methods and instrumentation.
- Exposure to a programming or automation language such as Python, C#, C/C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Skills: RF characterization, VNA, spectrum analyzer, test automation, Python
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This role has been open 5 days — well below the 29-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · RF Frontend
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Open roles in category
30
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Median days open
29 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
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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 (30 roles · 9 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 13 | 30 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 65 | 2395 · 121 employers |
| Median days open | 11 d | 29 d (−18 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | — |
Skills observed across this category: RF characterization, VNA, spectrum analyzer, test automation, Python
Who's hiring in this category
- Skyworks (this employer) · 13 open roles · median 11 d
- Qualcomm · 4 open roles · median 105 d
- Keysight Technologies · 3 open roles · median 59 d
- MACOM · 3 open roles · median 11 d
- Silicon Labs · 3 open roles · median 237 d
- Infineon Technologies · 1 open role · median 82 d
How we counted: 30 open Silicon Test Engineering (RF Frontend) roles from 9 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.