PhD Antenna Design Intern — Wireless Hardware

Tacit; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Tacit in San Francisco is seeking a highly motivated PhD student for an internship position focusing on developing and testing wireless sensing hardware. This role involves close collaboration with engineers to design, simulate, and validate advanced antenna systems, alongside hands-on experience throughout the product lifecycle. Candidates should be enrolled in a PhD program related to electrical engineering, with a solid foundation in antenna theory and microwave engineering. Compensation ranges from $40 to $60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program with a focus on antennas.
• Strong understanding of antenna theory and electromagnetic concepts.
• Hands-on experience in microwave measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate antennas based on wireless link budget.
• Perform computational electromagnetic simulations.
• Analyze simulation results for design improvements.

Skills

Antenna theory

Electromagnetic wave propagation

Microwave engineering concepts

Computational electromagnetic simulation tools

PCB schematic and layout tools

Microwave measurement equipment

Prototyping antenna systems

Problem-solving

Communication and documentation

Education

PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

CST

XFDTD

Altium Designer

Cadence

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Tacit in San Francisco is seeking a highly motivated PhD student for an internship position focusing on developing and testing wireless sensing hardware. This role involves close collaboration with engineers to design, simulate, and validate advanced antenna systems, alongside hands-on experience throughout the product lifecycle. Candidates should be enrolled in a PhD program related to electrical engineering, with a solid foundation in antenna theory and microwave engineering. Compensation ranges from $40 to $60 per hour.