Electrical Engineering Intern, Spring 2027, (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne • North Reading, MA

2d • $26 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

Teradyne is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join its Innovation Lab group in North Reading, Massachusetts. The internship provides practical, fast-paced work experience relevant to students’ career and academic goals. The intern will work hands-on with a team to design, simulate, prototype, and characterize RF and microwave hardware used in advanced instrumentation, including next-generation mm-wave instrumentation. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams in an active laboratory environment and presenting technical findings to practicing engineers.

The position is 40 hours per week from January through April. Candidates must be local to the position location; relocation assistance is not available. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The base hourly compensation range is $25.50–$47.00, with the amount depending on experience and skill set and potentially fluctuating based on demand and location.

Requirements

• Pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with electrical laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, or network analyzers.
• Strong hardware aptitude and comfort with hands-on assembly, measurement, troubleshooting, and prototyping.
• Ability to communicate effectively in technical discussions and written summaries.
• Willingness to learn quickly, work independently, and contribute in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Coursework or experience in RF, microwave engineering, electromagnetics, antennas, or high-frequency circuit design.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Experience with laboratory automation and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with basic EM theory, s-parameters, soldering, cable assembly, PCB bring-up, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Experience with electromagnetic or RF simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate RF, microwave, and mm-wave hardware, including transmission lines, waveguide components, interconnects, antennas, and related passive structures.
• Develop electrical schematics, circuit models, PCB layouts, and prototype hardware using appropriate engineering tools.
• Conduct RF measurements using equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and power meters.
• Assemble, troubleshoot, and characterize RF and microwave prototypes.
• Develop test setups and laboratory automation programs for measurement, data collection, and analysis.
• Analyze measured and simulated data, document results, and present technical findings to engineering teams.
• Work with mechanical, manufacturing, and other electrical engineers to address packaging, interconnect, fabrication, and system-integration requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern