RF Product Engineering Intern

MACOM; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

MACOM in Lowell, MA is seeking an RF Product Engineering Intern to contribute to MMIC product development from concept through volume manufacturing. The 12-week program offers hands-on experience, training, and regular feedback.

You will work on RF test equipment, data analysis, and collaboration with a small team, presenting at a poster session and receiving written feedback on your project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a B.S. or M.S. program in Electrical Engineering with RF curriculum.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
• Basic understanding of S-parameters, gain, noise figure, and linearity.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, MATLAB, Python, or Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for learning and innovation.
• ITAR: U.S. Persons required.

Responsibilities

• Participate and contribute to MMIC product development from concept through volume manufacturing.
• Attend an intern webinar series and poster session to present project outcomes.
• Receive formal, written feedback on your project successes and pitfalls.
• Gain hands-on experience with RF test equipment and data analysis.
• Collaborate with a small team and network with peers during the internship.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Data analysis

MATLAB/Python

JMP/Excel

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering with RF curriculum

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum Analyzers

Power Meters

Excel

MATLAB

Job description

# RF Product Engineering InternLowell, MA, United States|req3683Posted on: 9/28/2026Back to SearchMACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!**RF Product Engineering Intern****Job Description**The position is in Macom’s Lowell, MA facility. The intern will participate and contribute to the MMIC product development work from concept through volume manufacturing.**During the 12 weeks each Intern will:**• Be given an individual and well-defined project with set outcome goals• Gain hands on experience• Receive excellent training and ongoing supervision• Be invited to attend an intern webinar series• Attend networking/social events• Attend and present at Poster Session about each Interns project successes and pitfalls• Receive formal, written feedback**Qualifications:**• Active enrollment in a B.S. or M.S. program in Electrical Engineering or a related field with RF curriculum• Familiarity with RF test equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power meters)• Basic understanding of S-parameters, gain, noise figure, and linearity• Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, MATLAB, Python, or Excel• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills• Excellent written and verbal communication• Ability to work independently and in a team environment• Detail-oriented with a passion for learning and innovation• Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.**Preferred Qualifications:**• Prior internship in RF/microwave testing or product engineering• Knowledge of MMIC technologies such as GaAs and GaN• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing and packaging processesThe hourly Range for this position is $20 – $47 per hour. Actual salary offered to candidates will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.