About the role#
This internship is based at our Morgan Hill, California design center. You will work alongside our RF engineering team to support product development and R&D activities for high power GaN transistor products. This is a paid, full-time, on-site role.
What you'll do#
- Characterize high power GaN transistor products.
- Operate RF test bench software and Digital Predistortion testers.
- Handle and bias RF devices to capture accurate data.
- Process data collected from testing.
- Design an impedance matching network for a GaN device using MWO or ADS software.
- Layout matching networks in AutoCAD.
- Assemble, solder components, and tune circuits on the RF bench.
- Present your project successes and pitfalls at a poster session.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS or MS program for Electrical Engineering.
- A strong interest in RF, microwave, and semiconductor devices.
- Relevant academic coursework or lab experience.
- A willingness to work hands-on in the lab to test devices and assemble RF PCBs.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Morgan Hill, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $20 to $47 per hour.
- 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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