IP & Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

GlobalFoundries•Richardson, TX

About The Position

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives. GlobalFoundries RF/mm-Wave Reference Design Team is looking for a motivated Electrical Engineering student to join our team for Summer 2026. We will work together to solve challenging RF/mm-Wave circuit problems.

Requirements

Education - MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline.
Must have transistor level circuit design understanding.
Knowledge and experience with RF/mm-Wave circuit design.
Proficient with Cadence based EDA tools.
Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Nice To Haves

MS/PhD in RF, mm-Wave, Mixed-Signal, Analog IC design field
Knowledge of RF transceiver building block design (PA, LNA, VCO, PLL, MIX, VGA, etc.)
Knowledge of RF CMOS technologies (Bulk, SOI) is preferred.
Prior related internship or co-op experience
Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong planning & organizational skills

Responsibilities

Design and tape-out mm-Wave reference circuits on internal test chips and MPWs.
Use industry-standard design tools to perform schematic design, physical layout, parasitic extractions, pre- and post-layout simulations, and Elector-Magnetic (EM) simulations.
Perform circuit optimizations to meet performance requirement.
Collaborate with design leads on multiple concurrent projects.
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.