Intern – RF Engineer

You, and other interns, will be paired up with a senior engineer at FIRST RF to engage in development of communication systems, radar systems, conformal antennas, space and navigation RF systems, and/or millimeter-wave RF systems.

This development may involve any cycle of a product from beginning concept to test and production.

You will work as a key member within projects to accomplish tangible goals that will expand your professional experience, and your technical skill set in an aerospace environment.

These positions are designed for self-starting individuals that enjoy challenges.

What to Expect A fast-paced cross-disciplinary environment that requires excellent communication skills and a strong desire to take an active role in a teamMentors and peers who you can seek out to tackle problems cooperativelyTeam members who will challenge you and an expectation that you will challenge themWork given to you in areas you have never studied or experienced; we need you to be open and eager to develop skills in new areasA workplace where you will always have the tools you need to get the job doneTo get your hands dirty working with the team in the design, fabrication and testing of our products Qualifications Required Education and Experience Must have U.S.

citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S.

Security ClearanceMust reside in Colorado throughout the duration of the internshipMust be working on a degree in Electrical Engineering (MS/PhD a plus)Strong analytical and troubleshooting skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to peers, management, and customersA desire to find, explore, and solve new and challenging problemsComfortable in a lab environmentA resiliency to fail fast and often Preferred Education and Experience Have taken classes in electromagnetics, antenna design, passive and/or active microwave circuits, or wireless communicationExperience using standard RF equipment such as network analyzers or spectrum analyzersExperience using commercial electromagnetic simulation software, such as HFSS, CST, or FEKOLab experience with design, fabrication, and testing of RF technologyPython programming experience Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a summer college intern position where the individual is expected to work 40 hours per week.

Typical office hours include Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, however these hours can be flexible.

Hybrid or virtual work arrangements are not allowed for this position.

Travel No travel is expected for this position.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is re...