About the role#
As a Signal Integrity Engineer Intern, you will work with our engineering team to develop the high-speed hardware that powers modern networking, computing, and communications systems. You will work alongside experienced engineers to analyze, simulate, and validate high-speed channels, interconnects, PCBs, and packages to ensure reliable performance. This is a paid, full-time internship based on-site in Newport Beach, California.
What you'll do#
- Analyze, simulate, and validate high-speed channels, interconnects, PCBs, and packages.
- Support signal integrity investigations through modeling, simulation, and laboratory measurements.
- Analyze S-parameter data and evaluate channel performance.
- Troubleshoot signal quality issues.
- Collaborate with hardware, PCB, and product development teams.
- Complete an individual project with set outcome goals.
- Attend and present at a poster session to share your project results.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Coursework in electromagnetics, transmission lines, or high-speed digital design.
- Strong analytical skills and a curiosity for solving complex engineering challenges.
- Experience with SI simulation tools such as HFSS, VNAs, and Python-based data analysis is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Newport Beach, CA, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
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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