Intern, R&D Graduate Summer - Advanced RF Communications, Onsite

The Advanced RF Communications department is seeking a highly motivated RF engineering intern to participate in the research, development, troubleshooting, field testing, and delivery of advanced RF and communication systems. The systems we build are used in high impact, high consequence national security applications. This position's primary focus will be the development of custom RF electronic assemblies.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

Define requirements

Tune and tailor custom RF sub-assemblies

Conceptualize and implement custom RF hardware

Document design definitions, testing, and manufacturing processes

Develop and execute qualification/acceptance testing processes

Perform laboratory and field testing

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

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Qualifications We Require:

You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:

Earned bachelor's degree

Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited related graduate program

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Note:

If you have not yet started your graduate program, please apply to an undergraduate intern position.

Qualifications We Desire:

Major in Electrical Engineering or similar related technical field

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience with printed circuit board design and fabrication

Familiarity with general test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, DVM, logic analyzers) and RF test equipment (network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator)

The ability to troubleshoot and test basic electronic circuits

Mixed signal digital and analog hardware design including schematic capture and layout of high density printed wiring assemblies

Relevant experience and/or course work and interest in wireless communication systems

Experience with troubleshooting and tuning RF circuits (frequency mixers, low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, lumped element and distributed matching networks)

Experience using and administering software project management and configuration management tools

Experience with RF design and simulation software (ADS, Genesys, AWR, HFSS)

Ability to plan, coordinate, and document laboratory and field tests

Ability to work effectively on both small and large teams (two-to-eight members)

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team:

The Advanced RF Communications department provides system analysis and design for a wide variety of radio frequency (RF) and microwave communications, geolocation, and radar missions with an emphasis on electromagnetic protection. The department missions include terrestrial, airborne, and space systems. Expertise within the department includes digital communications, waveform development, waveform detection, signal processing, and…