RF Application Engineer Co-Op (Jan-Dec 2027)

Job Title: RF Application Engineer Co-Op (Jan-Dec 2027) Posting Start Date: 9/21/26 Job Location(s): Ottawa

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution.Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Requisition ID:78456

Description

The RF and Mixed-Signal Intelligence Solutions team in Ottawa is developing wireless integrated circuit components and has an RF Application Engineer Co-Op opportunity for a university student available for a 12 month Co-Op starting in January 2027. The successful candidate will report to a senior Application Engineering assigned to her or him. The ideal student will be required to apply sound Engineering skills to a variety of tasks in the area of WiFi / IoT device evaluation and customer board tuning and testing including PA, LNA, switch and FEM products.

Responsibilities

• Assisting application engineering group members with their customer support activities.
• Assisting in the new integrated circuit and module product test activities.
• Lab testing of RF circuits, presentation of test results, and participation in customer SCH/Layout reviews.
• Completion of small projects and task assignments of various degrees of complexity, ranging from device characterization, test environment programming, and documentation, etc.

Required Experience and Skills

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in a BS or MS Electrical Engineering (or related) degree program.
• Knowledge of basic electronic circuits and principles.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, PPT and Word) and have an aptitude for quickly learning other company specific software.
• Good communication, organization, and documentation skills and be willing to work in a lab hands-on environment.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Knowledge in RF parameters (insertion loss, return loss, harmonics, IMD, IIP2/3, VSWR, NF, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience in using test equipment and tools such as multi-meter, oscilloscope, VNA, spectrum analyzer, RF sources, and soldering tools is preferred.

The typical pay range for an intern is currently CAD $25.00 - $44.00 per hour. Starting base pay will depend on level of education and the ultimate job duties and requirements.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or select applicants.

Skyworks welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to accommodating the needs of people with disabilities and providing a workplace and recruitment process that is inclusive and accessible to all. Accommodations are available on request for candidates in all aspects of the selection process. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at View email address on apply.j-vers.com. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.