RF/Microwave Engineering Intern

ttmtech; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Summer Intern to assist the RF/microwave engineering team with design and simulation of components for military and space applications under direct supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience with design tools (HFSS, MATLAB, AutoCAD), data analysis, and understanding manufacturing approaches, while participating in design reviews and producing clear results. This paid internship runs Summer 2027 in Syracuse, NY, with exposure to complex microwave workloads.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of microwave theory and RF design.
• Ability to design experiments, analyze data and solve problems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or within a team on RF/microwave design tasks.
• Assist test procedures, data reduction, and design reviews.
• Prepare presentations for gated design reviews and correlate results with simulations.
• Support production-readiness activities and MRB processes.

Skills

RF/microwave theory

Experiment design

Data analysis

MATLAB

Interpersonal skills

Education

Electrical Engineering

Physics coursework

3D modelling

Tools

HFSS

AutoCAD

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (\"RF\") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (\"PCB\"s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market .

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

We are looking for talented and highly motivated individuals to assist our RF/microwave engineering team with the design and development of leading-edge products for military and space-based applications. Under direct supervision, you will design and simulate RF/microwave components and circuits and gain knowledge in RF design, manufacturing, and test of microwave products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work independently or within a team environment.
• Work with other interns, test engineering, and engineering technicians on specific program tasks including test procedure development, test station development and data reduction software.
• Perform review before design release.
• Prepare presentations for gated design reviews.
• Design and evaluate test circuits.
• Understand manufacturing approach and limitations.
• Ensure that project schedules are met.
• Work with RF engineering to understand basic microwave component theory and practical realization.
• Design and evaluate components using available design and layout tools. Follow established standard design process.
• Provide nominal simulation results along with tolerances analysis.
• Correlate expected performance with test results.
• Perform data reduction and present results in a clear and concise manner.
• Provide support once design is in production.
• Support MRB (Material Review Board) process.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• A basic understanding and strong interest in microwave theory.
• Ability to design experiments, analyze the data and conduct structured problem solving.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD, HFSS, and circuit simulation and modeling tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong analytical ability and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and MATLAB.
• Actively pursues opportunities to expand job-related knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Majoring in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Strong physics and mathematics course load.
• Electromagnetics coursework preferred.
• 3D modelling experience desired.

This internship is for Summer 2027

This internship is for Summer 2027.

Compensation

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $51,621 - $81,595. Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.