Intern - RF Engineering (January 2026)

Itron, Inc. • West Union, SC

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. Be a part of shaping our future. In the midst of rapidly growing populations, rising development around the world, and increasing demand, the way we are managing energy and water resources will shape the future of our planet. Itron's decades of experience is helping to ensure success in creating a more resourceful world. Our West Union, SC location is looking for an Intern to join our Wireless Hardware R&D team. In this role, you will design, modify and manage activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production and release. In addition, you will serve as the important resource with design, process, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing as the product(s) move to completion and distribution. Duration: 40 hours/wk, starting in January 2026 with preference for candidate to continue into following term (Winter & Spring).

Requirements

• Enrolled in an Electrical Engineering or related degree program
• Fundamental understanding of electronic circuits and RF circuits
• Able to work on site in West Union, SC
• Academic or professional experience and exposure to RF technologies and concepts
• Professional workplace communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled in a graduate level Electrical Engineering or related degree program
• Completion of RF related coursework or projects
• Experienced in wireless communication principles and theories
• Experienced with advanced modeling and simulation

Responsibilities

• Perform lab RF measurements (RF transmitter power and receiver sensitivity)
• Measure circuit current, voltage, efficiency and thermal performance
• Measure high speed digital circuit performance
• Troubleshoot circuit board including soldering
• Flashing FW onto digital signal processors and ARM processors
• Gain proficiency in operating RF test equipment (signal analyzer, oscilloscope, signal generator) and general hardware test instruments
• Gain familiarity with circuit board layout, troubleshooting skills and soldering skills
• Ask questions and offer input when supervisors deal with more complex problems
• Learn and understand any regulations related to departmental tasks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees