About the role#
As an RF Power Application Engineer Intern, you will support our RF power amplifier product line. You will design, assemble, and test application circuits while gaining hands-on experience in a professional semiconductor environment. This role involves a mix of simulation, physical assembly, and data analysis to help solve real-world engineering problems.
What you'll do#
- Design, assemble, and test RF Power application circuits.
- Use RF models and measured data to drive circuit level designs.
- Operate RF test equipment and software to perform measurements, including s-parameters and circuit characterization.
- Model and analyze RF device performance using AWR.
- Design PCB layouts and perform hands-on PCB assembly and soldering.
- Analyze data and update datasheets to reflect new application board designs.
- Complete an individual project with defined goals.
- Attend and present your project findings at a company Poster Session.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Interest in industries such as radar, MRI, cellular technology, satellites, or avionics.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience working with small tools.
- Soldering experience and experience building small electronic circuits are helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Morrisville, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
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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