RF Engineering Intern: Graduate Summer, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an RF engineering intern for the Advanced RF Communications group. This onsite role focuses on developing custom RF assemblies and supporting research, testing, and documentation for high-security national projects.

The position requires a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, GPA of 3.0/4.0, and eligibility for a U.S. security clearance. Interns gain hands-on experience with RF hardware, lab and field tests, and collaborative, team-based work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Pursuing graduate studies preferred or required for internship.
• GPA 3.0/4.0 minimum.
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during summer.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for RF sub-assemblies.
• Tune and tailor RF hardware for performance.
• Document design, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Execute qualification and acceptance testing.
• Conduct laboratory and field testing.

Skills

RF design

RF troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADS

Genesys

AWR

HFSS

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an RF engineering intern for the Advanced RF Communications group. This onsite role focuses on developing custom RF assemblies and supporting research, testing, and documentation for high-security national projects.

The position requires a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, GPA of 3.0/4.0, and eligibility for a U.S. security clearance. Interns gain hands-on experience with RF hardware, lab and field tests, and collaborative, team-based work.