RF Product Engineering Intern
Job Location:
Lowell, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 20 - 47
Posted:
1 October 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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!
RF Product Engineering Intern
Job Description
The position is in Macoms 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 processes
The 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.
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 sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information veteran status military service marital status or any other category protected under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation:
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 call 1- or 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.