About the role#
As an Applications Engineering Intern on the HPA team, you will work alongside experienced engineers who provide mentorship and guidance. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a key discipline, build professional relationships, and take ownership of a business-critical project. You will spend 12 weeks completing an individual project with clear outcome goals, receiving ongoing supervision and formal written feedback.
What you'll do#
- Complete an individual project with set outcome goals.
- Participate in an intern webinar series and attend networking events.
- Present your project successes and pitfalls at a formal poster session.
- Gain practical experience while working with industry professionals.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Master's program or a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. A Ph.D. is preferred.
- A BSEE degree is required. An MSEE is a plus.
- Strong fundamentals in analog circuits, specifically RLC networks.
- Hands-on experience with electro-magnetics and HFSS tools.
- Proficiency with circuit simulators such as ADS.
- Coding experience in Matlab or C++.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Newport Beach, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About MACOM
MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for the telecommunications, data center, industrial, and aerospace markets. Founded in 1950, the company produces RF, microwave, and millimeter wave solutions along with optoelectronics. It maintains a global presence with its headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts, and multiple facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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