Design Engineer Intern

MACOM; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

MACOM invites you to apply for the Design Engineer Intern position in Newport Beach, CA. You will support the Analog / Mixed Signal Design team, contributing to the development of ICs for optical communications and related architectures.

The program provides hands-on training, a structured 12-week internship with a defined project, opportunities to present at poster sessions, and guidance from experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be presently pursuing MSEE or PhD in Analog / Mixed Signal circuit design.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso and Spectre design tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigating circuit architectures.
• Design, analysis and simulation of circuit blocks like Bandgap Reference, Charge Pump, ADC, DAC, etc.
• Integrated circuit layout.
• Perform electrical measurements in the lab.
• Present design reviews to the design team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Problem solving

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Education

Pursuing MSEE or PhD in Analog / Mixed Signal circuit design

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

Job description

# Design Engineer InternNewport Beach, CA, United States|req3701Posted on: 9/29/2026Back to SearchMACOM (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!**Design Engineer Intern**Support MACOM’s Analog / Mixed Signal Design team in development of integrated circuits for optical communications.**Specific Responsibilities:**• Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:• Investigating circuit architectures• Design, analysis and simulation of circuit blocks like Bandgap Reference, Charge Pump, ADC, DAC, etc.• Integrated circuit layout• Perform electrical measurements in the lab• Present design reviews to the design team**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**Qualifications / Skills:**• Candidate must be presently pursuing MSEE or PhD in Analog / Mixed Signal circuit design• Good planning and organizational skills• Good interpersonal and communications skills• Good problem-solving and analytical skills• Ability to work well in a team environment• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso and Spectre design tools is a plusThe 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.