About the role#
As an Embedded Hardware/Controls Intern on the RF Pallet Design team, you will work alongside experienced engineers who provide mentoring and guidance. You will take ownership of a business-critical project with defined goals, gain hands-on experience, and receive formal feedback. The program includes an intern webinar series, networking events, and a final poster session where you will present your project work.
What you'll do#
- Complete an individual project with set outcome goals.
- Work in a lab environment to test and verify circuit designs.
- Collaborate with layout, mechanical, process, and electrical engineers.
- Build professional relationships across the team.
- Present your project successes and challenges at a poster session.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
- Understanding of microprocessor-controlled systems including voltage regulators, sensors, and communication protocols.
- Ability to analyze and resolve technical problems.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience or coursework in power supply design, analog control circuits, and state machine design.
- Familiarity with I2C, SPI, and CAN interface design.
- Ability to design circuitry using op-amps, latch logic, power controllers, RF device sequencers, temperature sensors, and envelope detectors.
Location & details#
- Location: Morrisville, North Carolina, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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