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GaN RF Power Amplifier Applications Intern
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1 October 2026 (2 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets including Data Centers Telecommunications Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF) microwave millimeter wave photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence high performance computing satellite communications radar unmanned aerial vehicles medical equipment test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.
MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development wafer fabrication circuit design advanced packaging systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power highest frequency and/or highest data rates.
Leading technologies innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!
Job Description
RF Engineering intern will work along with senior RF engineers participating in projects requiring microwave circuit design (PCB) for high power RF amplifiers which includes class AB and Doherty amplifier design. Projects will include RF / microwave circuit design application of matching network theory and the use of industry standard CAD tools such as ADS and EM solvers. Projects can also involve taking RF / Microwave measurements characterizing technologies and devices on load-pull systems as well as RF measurements on standard test benches. Candidate must have the ability to analysis data and summarize results.
Requirements:
Working on a BS or MS Degree in Electrical Engineering
Coarse work includes knowledge in RF or Microwave circuit design.
Interested in working on challenging engineering problems to benchmark and improve technologies and solutions to product.
Strong communication skills
Helpful Skillsets:
Coarse work in Power amplifier theory
Knowledge of EM / microwave theory
Experience with RF measurements (VNA/PNA oscilloscopes spectrum analyzer etc.)
Experience with RF/Microwave circuit analysis tools (ADS/AWR)
Familiarity with EM simulation tools.
Experience with Layout tools (ADS/AWR/Auto-Cad).
Data analysis
During the 12 weeks each Intern will:
Be given an individual and well-defined project with set outcome goals
Gain hands on experience
Receive excellent training and ongoing supervision
Be invited to attend an intern webinar series
Attend networking/social events
Attend and present at Poster Session about each Interns project successes and pitfalls
Receive formal written feedback
The Hourly Range for this position is $20 $47 per hour. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors including but not limited to work location relevant candidates experience education and specific knowledge skills and abilities.
EEO:
MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information veteran status military service marital status or any other category protected under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation:
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call 1- or email Provide your name phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested and nature of accommodation needed and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
MACOM designs and manufactures high-performance semiconductor products for the Telecommunications, Industrial and Defense, and Data Center industries.
