RF & Electronic Systems Intern - Summer Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories invites applications for an Intern, R&D Graduate Summer in Advanced Radio Frequency and Electronic Systems. The role focuses on RF circuit and antenna design, mechanical design for electronics, waveform development, and software for software‑defined RF systems.

Onsite work is required during the summer. The group specializes in RF signal processing, microwave circuits, embedded software, and high-performance computing for national security applications.

Qualifications

• Earned bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, or math field.
• Enrolled full-time in spring term prior to internship (or graduating in spring).
• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0.
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week in the summer.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support development of advanced RF systems across VHF-EHF.
• Use RF design, antennas, and software to improve processes.
• Contribute to RF circuits and antenna designs.
• Help design mechanical assemblies for electronic systems.
• Assist in RF signaling waveform design and testing.
• Contribute to software development for software-defined RF systems.
• Participate in lab and field testing of RF systems.

Skills

RF design

Antenna design

Software development

DSP analysis

Mechanical design

Embedded software/FPGA

Education

Bachelor's degree

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

RF power meters

Oscilloscopes

DVMs

Laboratory testing

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories invites applications for an Intern, R&D Graduate Summer in Advanced Radio Frequency and Electronic Systems. The role focuses on RF circuit and antenna design, mechanical design for electronics, waveform development, and software for software‑defined RF systems.

Onsite work is required during the summer. The group specializes in RF signal processing, microwave circuits, embedded software, and high-performance computing for national security applications.