RF Engineering Intern — Hardware Design & RF Simulation

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in Clarksburg, MD, is offering an 8-week RF Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027. You will work under a mentor in RF Hardware design, gain exposure to RF tools, and support engineers on real projects, with a focus on learning fundamentals of RF design and signal processing.

Qualified students must be enrolled in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science, complete at least two semesters, and be eligible for U.S. citizenship/security requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university and have completed at least 2 semesters in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Strong interest in electromagnetics and basic analog electronics.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with a mentor in RF electrical hardware design on basic tasks.
• Provide support to engineers on RF projects and data analysis.
• Participate in RF hardware design under supervision.
• Learn RF simulation tools such as Microwave Office, ADS, and Genesys.
• Document results and communicate technical data clearly.
• Attend seminars and facility tours; engage with other students.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

English fluency

Education

Two semesters completed in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Microwave Office

ADS

Genesys

Job description

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in Clarksburg, MD, is offering an 8-week RF Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027. You will work under a mentor in RF Hardware design, gain exposure to RF tools, and support engineers on real projects, with a focus on learning fundamentals of RF design and signal processing.

Qualified students must be enrolled in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science, complete at least two semesters, and be eligible for U.S. citizenship/security requirements.