Embedded Engineering Intern

FIRST RF•Boulder, CO

3d•$24 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

You, and possibly 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 team Mentors and peers who you can seek out to tackle problems cooperatively Team members who will challenge you – and an expectation that you will challenge them Work given to you in areas you have never studied or experienced; we need you to be open and eager to develop skills in new areas A workplace where you will always have the tools you need to get the job done To get your hands dirty working with team in the design, fabrication and testing of our product

Requirements

Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
Must reside in Colorado throughout the duration of the internship
Must be working on a degree in Electrical Engineering (MS/PHD a plus)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to peers, management, and customers
A desire to find, explore, and solve new and challenging problems
Comfortable in a lab environment
A resiliency to fail fast and often

Nice To Haves

Located in or near Boulder, Colorado
Experience with the design, fabrication, and testing of technology
Hands-on design or fabrication experience
Programming Experience
Python
Embedded C/C++
RTOS or Embedded Linux
Hardware Experience
Schematic Capture & Layout
Simulation: SPICE, HFSS, etc.
Test equipment: multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, vector network analyzer, logic analyzer