RF Device Characterization Intern (Undergraduate)

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Professional growth

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation invites qualified undergraduates to join our El Segundo, CA facility as an RF Device Engineering Intern. You will assist with device characterization, pulsed-IV and RF measurements, and support accelerated life testing of microelectronics used in space systems.

You will develop automated parsers to translate LabVIEW to Python, work on automation tools for measurement systems, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on ongoing research programs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or related discipline
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a Bachelor's degree program full-time after completion of the internship
• Sophomore class standing completed by internship start date
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C++, or related experience with programming
• Familiarity or coursework related to semiconductor, microelectronics, or RF device characterization: experience with oscilloscopes, network analyzers, function generators, and multimeters
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government.
• U.S citizenship is required to obtain security clearance
• Transcripts required

Responsibilities

• Assist with device characterization including pulsed-IV, DC, and RF measurements on semiconductor devices
• Perform probe station measurements on microelectronic devices and test structures
• Support accelerated life testing on microelectronic components and materials
• Perform RF measurements including S-parameter, noise figure, high-power
• Develop automated parser to translate LabVIEW to Python code using internal AI tools, while using hardware to test changes
• Develop tools for managing automation of measurement systems and lab capabilities
• Participate with an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs
• Training and mentorship will be provided
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed

Skills

RF device characterization

Pulsed-IV measurements

DC measurements

RF measurements (S-parameter, noise,高)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or related

Sophomore standing

GPA ≥ 3.0

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

C++

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Function generators

Multimeters

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation invites qualified undergraduates to join our El Segundo, CA facility as an RF Device Engineering Intern. You will assist with device characterization, pulsed-IV and RF measurements, and support accelerated life testing of microelectronics used in space systems.

You will develop automated parsers to translate LabVIEW to Python, work on automation tools for measurement systems, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on ongoing research programs.