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Aerospace Module Product & Reliability Engineering Intern
Job Location:
Job Location:
Northampton, PA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 20 - 47
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
30 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
28 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
MACOM (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!
Aerospace Material Reliability Intern
Job Description:
As an intern at MACOM you will receive mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers throughout your internship. Our team is committed to helping you grow professionally answer your questions and ensure you have a rewarding and highly challenging experience.
This is a summer internship position working with the mmWave module design team at MACOMs Western Massachusetts design center. The candidate will be designing and/or conducting reliability studies to qualify new materials for use in space applications.
In this role you will:
Identify research and test new materials for use in space module applications
Conduct material simulations and analysis
Design test plans
Work with internal and external teams to identify and schedule test resources
Conduct hands-on material testing
Analyze test results against space standards
Gain knowledge in the field of aerospace material reliability
Advocate for reliability as a core competency within the company
Support customer meetings as needed
Job Requirements:
Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Materials Engineering Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Experience with 3D CAD modeling and mechanical design preferably using SolidWorks
Familiarity with aerospace qualification requirements
Familiarity with material outgassing
Understanding of engineering drawings GD&T and tolerance analysis
Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining assembly and fixture design.
Ability and willingness to create detailed technical documentation drawings test plans and design packages
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on technical projects
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Ability to collaborate with other engineering interns and cross-functional teams to develop and test qualification hardware
Interest in hardware development and qualifications
Self-motivated organized and capable of managing multiple design tasks simultaneously
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where project priorities may evolve
Interest in aerospace defense high-reliability electronics and advanced packaging technologies
Preferred Experience & Background
Exposure to electronic packaging microelectronics RF/microwave hardware or aerospace electronics
Knowledge of soldering processes solder joint reliability and qualification testing techniques.
Experience working with materials such as epoxies elastomers ceramics alumina substrates or thermal interface materials
Understanding of tolerance stack-up analysis and connector alignment considerations.
Exposure to reliability environmental or qualification testing in aerospace defense or high-reliability applications
Basic understanding of wire bonding microelectronic assembly or substrate-level packaging techniques
Experience supporting laboratory testing data collection and technical report generation
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
The Hourly Range for this position is $20 $47 per hour. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors including but not limited to work location relevant candidates experience education and specific knowledge skills and abilities.
EEO:
MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race color religion gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry age sexual orientation marital or civil partnership status pregnancy disability genetic information veteran status military obligations or membership in any other category protected under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation:
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please callor email Provide your name phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested and nature of accommodation needed and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
MACOM designs and manufactures high-performance semiconductor products for the Telecommunications, Industrial and Defense, and Data Center industries.
