About the role#
We are looking for a design engineering intern to join our MMIC Business Unit. You will work alongside our GaN MMIC design team and our AI project team. This role focuses on applying AI to improve the design flow of GaN MMIC Power Amplifiers. You will be responsible for a project designed to deliver business results, with specific tasks tailored to your experience level and our current AI development goals. At the end of the program, you will present your project successes and pitfalls at a poster session.
What you'll do#
- Develop AI agents to improve cycle time and efficiency in design flow tasks.
- Work on projects supporting the design of GaN MMIC Power Amplifiers.
- Deliver work products that improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with both the GaN MMIC design team and the AI project team.
- Participate in an intern webinar series and networking events.
- Receive formal written feedback and ongoing supervision.
What you'll need#
- Degree or near completion of a BSc, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
- Coursework or experience in both RF and AI.
- Proven ability to develop AI agents that reduce task duration.
- Fluency with RF simulation tool ADS.
- Strong understanding of dBs, the Smith Chart, and matching arbitrary impedance to 50ohms with reactive components.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong interpersonal skills and fluency in spoken and written English.
- A pragmatic, result-oriented, and detail-driven approach to technical problems.
- Ability to work well in a tight team atmosphere.
- Experience with millimeter wave power amplifier design, MMIC products, GaN power amplifier design, or EM simulation tools like Momentum is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Morrisville, North Carolina, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Term: Rolling.
- Note: This position is subject to ITAR regulations, requiring candidates to be U.S. Persons.
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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