Aerospace Module Product & Reliability Engineering Intern

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.•Northampton, MA

2d•$20 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

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 MACOM’s Western Massachusetts design center. The candidate will be designing and/or conducting reliability studies to qualify new materials for use in space applications.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's 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

Nice To Haves

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