Summer 2026, Fall 2026
Filter Design Engineer Co-op
Posted on 8/28/2025
Skyworks
Analog semiconductors powering wireless connectivity
Compensation Overview
$26 - $47.50/hr
Greensboro, NC, USA
In Person
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- Currently enrolled in MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Must be able to work 40 hours per week for 6 months onsite in our Greensboro office
- Understanding of RF fundamentals such as impedance matching, distributed systems, passive RLC and resonant circuits, noise, linearity, bandwidth and stability
- Prior experience in EM simulation of RF systems
- Strong circuit simulation skills utilizing Agilent ADS/Cadence and 2.5/3D EM tools such as Momentum or HFSS
- In-depth, practical, hands-on experience on problem solving and lab debugging skills from prototype to mass production
- Design acoustic wave filters for integration into RF modules, while meeting demanding schedules, best in class performance, and critical size and cost requirements
- Follow Skyworks best engineering practices to ensure reliability, sustainability, and delivery of a high production yield
- Drive new architectures and ideas to continuously improve filter and module performance to maintain a competitive edge for Skyworks products
- Conduct design reviews and present quantitative data to demonstrate compliance to internal or customer specifications based on simulation and measured results
- Work closely with module and systems teams to set appropriate goals for filter performance criteria
- Familiarity with SAW/BAW filters
- Familiarity with cellular RF systems
Skyworks Solutions designs and sells analog semiconductors that power wireless connectivity across many markets, including aerospace, automotive, broadband, cellular networks, smart devices, and industrial applications. Its products are used to manage and process signals for wireless communication, enabling devices to connect and communicate. Compared with some competitors, Skyworks emphasizes a broad range of markets and a global engineering and support network to serve customers across regions. Its goal is to support and grow the wireless networking ecosystem by providing reliable, signal-processing semiconductor components that connect people, places and things.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Founded
1962
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $1B+ Android design win through 2030 reduces Apple revenue concentration risks.
- Qorvo merger closing late 2026 unlocks $500M+ annual cost and revenue synergies.
- AI connectivity solutions at Embedded World 2026 target exploding industrial, EV demand.
What critics are saying
- China SAMR Phase II delays Qorvo merger past 2026, wiping out $500M synergies.
- Apple's in-house RF shift and iPhone stagnation slash Skyworks revenue 20%+.
- 144 inventory days force $200-300M write-downs, negative FCF through FY2027.
What makes Skyworks unique
- Skyworks dominates RF front-end in Apple smartphones with 60% Q2 revenue share.
- Skyworks pioneers BAW filters for 6G FR3 spectrum and 7GHz+ RF solutions.
- Broad Markets segment surged 10% YoY in Q2 2026 on Wi-Fi, data center, automotive.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Company News
Numerai GP purchased 131,276 shares of Skyworks Solutions in the fourth quarter of 2025, an estimated $9.18 million trade according to a February 17, 2026 SEC filing. The purchase lifted Skyworks to 1.05% of Numerai GP's assets under management. Skyworks Solutions manufactures semiconductor products including amplifiers, filters and wireless system-on-chip solutions for aerospace, automotive, industrial and smartphone markets. The company reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of $1.035 billion, exceeding expectations for the fourth consecutive quarter. Despite recent performance, Skyworks shares were priced at $54.97 as of Wednesday, down approximately 19% over the past year, significantly underperforming the S&P 500's roughly 21% gain. The company generates $4.05 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue and declared a cash dividend of $0.71 per share.
Skyworks Solutions showcased advanced connectivity and power technologies for AI-enabled embedded systems at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg. The company demonstrated solutions addressing low latency, power efficiency and reliable connectivity across industrial, automotive, energy infrastructure and mobile applications. Key demonstrations included LoRa sub-GHz technology for smart utility meters, Bluetooth range extension for e-mobility, SelVCD technology for server power supplies, and next-generation automotive gate drivers for electric vehicles. Skyworks also presented digital isolators for industrial environments, ultra-low-jitter programmable clocks for 5G and 6G networks, and integrated cellular front-end modules. The company develops analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for aerospace, automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure and other sectors. Skyworks is an S&P 500 member with facilities across Asia, Europe and North America.
Analog semiconductor stocks reported satisfactory fourth-quarter results, with revenues beating consensus estimates by 0.8%. The 14 companies tracked showed next quarter revenue guidance 8,308% above expectations, though share prices have remained relatively unchanged since earnings announcements. Skyworks Solutions led the group with revenues of $1.04 billion, exceeding analyst expectations by 3.4% despite a 3.1% year-on-year decline. The company delivered its fourth consecutive quarter of outperformance across revenue, gross margin and earnings. Shares rose 4.8% following the results and currently trade at $58.60. Analog Devices reported revenues of $3.16 billion, up 30.4% year on year and beating expectations by 1.4%. The company posted strong quarterly performance with revenue guidance exceeding analyst forecasts.
Skyworks Solutions' stock has fallen 20.3% to $58.60 per share since September 2025, but analysts remain cautious about the semiconductor company's prospects. Three concerns stand out: revenue of $4.05 billion over the trailing 12 months remains flat compared to five years ago, suggesting stagnant demand. Wall Street analysts project revenue will decline 8.1% over the next 12 months, indicating upcoming challenges. The company's operating margin has shrunk by 18.7 percentage points over five years to 10.4%. Despite the recent drawdown, Skyworks Solutions trades at 13.2× forward price-to-earnings, which analysts consider expensive given the company's challenges. The recommendation suggests investors consider alternative stocks with stronger growth prospects and profitability trends.
Skyworks to present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWKS), an innovator of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors connecting people, places and things, today announced that executives will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco at 8:30 a.m. PST on March 2, 2026. The event will be webcast live and archived for replay for one week following the conference in the "Investors" section of Skyworks' website at www.skyworksinc.com. About Skyworks Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is empowering the wireless networking revolution. We are a leading developer, manufacturer and provider of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and solutions for numerous applications, including aerospace, automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, connected home, defense, entertainment and gaming, industrial, medical, smartphone, tablet and wearables. Skyworks is a global company with engineering, marketing, operations, sales and support facilities located throughout Asia, Europe and North America and is a member of the S&P 500(R) market index (Nasdaq: SWKS). For more information, please visit Skyworks' website at: www.skyworksinc.com. Safe Harbor Statement Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include without limitation information relating to future events, results and expectations of Skyworks. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "believes," "plans," "may," "will" or "continue," and similar expressions and variations or negatives of these words. Actual events and/or results may differ materially and adversely from such forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including those identified in the "Risk Factors" section of Skyworks' most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K (and/or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Copies of Skyworks' SEC filings can be obtained, free of charge, on Skyworks' website (www.skyworksinc.com) or at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Note to Editors: Skyworks and the Skyworks symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Skyworks Solutions, Inc., or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Third-party brands and names are for identification purposes only and are the property of their respective owners. Contact data. Release summary Skyworks to present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 8:30 a.m. PST on March 2, 2026. Recommended reading. Explore. February 24, 2026 09:12 ET February 24, 2026 09:00 ET February 24, 2026 09:15 ET February 24, 2026 09:12 ET February 24, 2026 09:00 ET February 24, 2026 09:15 ET February 24, 2026 09:12 ET February 24, 2026 09:00 ET