RF Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

As an RF Engineering Intern , your core responsibility will be to design, manufacture and test custom RF systems. You will work with RF engineers, avionics engineers, software engineers, and mechanical engineers. You will have the opportunity to contribute to various aspects of spacecraft RF system development, including component selection, bench testing, system bring up, and manufacturing.

Evaluate and select RF components from various vendors for system integration Run simulations and generate link budgets for early-stage wireless designs Design and execute validation plans for RF system designs Work on RF schematics, layout, and manufacturing for test and/or flight products Utilize simulation software including CST, HFSS, and ADS to design RF front end components Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related area. Experience troubleshooting PCBs at the board or system level Understanding of RF and microwave concepts such as transmission lines, S-parameters, amplifiers, splitters, etc. Familiarity working hands-on in a lab with test equipment Python scripting experience Previous usage of simulation tools such as ADS, CST, HFSS, etc.

Requirements

: Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship This role may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.

Compensation

bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

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Qualifications

and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.