About the role#
As an RFIC Design Validation and Characterization Intern, you will support our engineering team in developing mobile wireless RF front end semiconductor products for cellular handsets. You will work across the product life cycle, from initial definition through to release and end-of-life. This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship based in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
What you'll do#
- Perform lab measurements and create validation reports that compare results with design expectations.
- Use RF measurement equipment to validate the performance of CMOS RF ICs.
- Measure, analyze, and document data to assess how products meet requirements.
- Support product development efforts for lines including RF switches, PA controllers, power amplifiers, and IC filters.
What you'll need#
- Full-time enrollment in an accredited bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering, having completed at least 3 years, or currently an MSEE candidate.
- Knowledge of RF measurements including NF, IP3, IP2, IMD, ACLR, EVM, S-parameters, matching using Smith charts, and time-domain measurements.
- Familiarity with analog and RF IC design, EM concepts, and RF layout techniques for boards or interposers.
- Experience with software tools such as Matlab, JMP, Python, Datapower, National Instruments LabView, Cadence, and ADS.
- Preferred: Hands-on experience with lab equipment like spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, DMM, and SMU.
- Preferred: Strong technical skills, clear documentation abilities, and a sense of urgency to meet project schedules.
Location & details#
- Location: Arlington Heights, IL, United States.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Note: The selected candidate will be employed and paid directly by a third-party staffing agency.
About Murata
Murata designs and manufactures electronic components and modules. The company produces capacitors, sensors, filters, and wireless communication modules for various industries. Its products are used in mobile phones, automobiles, and healthcare equipment. Founded in 1944, the company is based in Nagaokakyo-shi, Kyoto. It operates as a public company with over 10,000 employees.
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