About the role#
This is a full-time, paid summer 2027 internship based on-site in Northampton, Massachusetts. You will work with the millimeter-wave module design team on a project focused on additive manufacturing of RF absorptive materials. You will receive mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers throughout the 12-week program.
What you'll do#
- Create a procedure for 3D printing RF absorptive materials.
- Design fixtures to measure material parameters.
- Measure materials at various millimeter-wave frequencies.
- Complete an individual project with defined outcome goals.
- Participate in an intern webinar series and attend networking and social events.
- Present your project successes and pitfalls at a poster session.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS or MS program for Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Familiarity with Solidworks or Auto CAD for fixture design.
- Experience with Ansys HFSS for RF performance simulation.
- Ability to measure RF parameters using network analyzers and related test equipment in connectorized or waveguide environments.
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in data analysis using MATLAB or Python.
- Experience creating schematics and bills of materials.
- Ability to analyze and compare measurement and modeling data.
Location & details#
- Location: Northampton, MA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
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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