Electrical CAD Engineer Intern

Skyworks Solutions, a leader in high-performance analog semiconductors powering the wireless networking revolution, is looking for an Electrical CAD Engineer Intern to join its High Performance Analog group. The role is onsite in Richardson, Texas, and is open to college students currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program who want real work experience and a path toward full-time opportunities where available. Skyworks emphasises global collaboration, a lean management structure, and a climate that encourages creative thinking. The program includes challenging assignments, mentoring from industry experts, Launch & Learns and other learning opportunities, collaborative team-based work, networking and social events, and a final presentation to business leaders. Requisition ID: 78739. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the company.

What you’ll do day to day in the High Performance Analog team

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to high‑speed, power and RF board design, reading schematics and analyzing current flow and impedance control.

You’ll create and modify detailed drawings using CAD tools and contribute design changes to help manufacturing and improve product quality, while verifying plots against project inputs to ensure they conform to standards such as IPC 6011 and 6012, and you’ll work with PCB stack‑up definitions and mechanical tolerances. You’ll bring programming know‑how in Python, C and C++ to support design tasks, and you’ll collaborate with other engineers to align models with drafting standards and ECN/ECR documentation. You may also assist with system management tasks like file maintenance, backups and storage.

Your core qualifications

Here's what Skyworks is looking for in candidates:

• GPA of 3.25 or higher
• Currently pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
• Experience using Altium Designer for PCB layout and schematic design
• Proficiency with Advanced Design System (ADS) for RF/microwave circuit simulation
• Familiarity with AWR Design Environment for RF and microwave design projects
• Hands-on SolidWorks experience for mechanical component modeling and design
• Coursework and lab experience using Cadence/Allegro for IC and PCB design
• Programming skills in Python, C, and C++ for engineering applications and data analysis
• Working knowledge of SQL for data handling and database management

Pay and practical details

The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is USD 29.00 - 49.00 per hour, and for a Non‑Engineering intern across the U.S. it is USD 23.00 - 42.00 per hour. Starting pay will depend on level of education, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. The internship is onsite in Richardson, TX, and the program is part of Skyworks’ High Performance Analog business group. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship by the company. Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer; accommodations are available at [email protected].

Advice for applicants

Lead with your current degree track and GPA on your resume, since Skyworks is looking for candidates pursuing Electrical, Chemical, or Systems Engineering with a solid academic record.

Show concrete examples of how you’ve used Altium, ADS, AWR, Cadence/Allegro, and SolidWorks in real projects, with a short note on the outcome and any manufacturing or quality improvements you achieved.

Be ready to discuss hands-on experiences that relate to IPC 6011 and 6012, PCB stack-up definitions, and mechanical tolerances, and connect those experiences to how you would contribute to high‑speed, power and RF board design at Skyworks.

Ask a focused question about the team’s current priorities in high‑performance analog design, or how the group translates a design into manufacturing and ECN/ECR documentation, to show you’ve done your homework and are thinking about real impact.