R&D RF/Microwave Engineer Intern
About The Position
As an R&D RF/Microwave Engineer Intern on the ADS Platform team for Summer 2027, you will connect electrical engineering design workflows with core software platform capabilities. Working primarily at the Python API and scripting level, you will build design automation solutions, validate API workflows, create reference extensions, and explore developer productivity tools. You will apply engineering domain knowledge to exercise the platform’s capabilities and collaborate with software developers to refine APIs and evaluate technologies such as LLM integrations, Model Context Protocol servers, and automated design checks.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a technical discipline, with an expected graduation date after Summer 2027.
- Solid foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles, circuit theory, schematic entry, and physical layout concepts.
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, data processing, and task automation.
- Ability to translate real-world engineering workflows into clean, reusable Python scripts.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with Keysight ADS, Cadence Virtuoso, Altium Designer, or similar layout and schematic capture EDA tools.
- Exposure to circuit simulation environments such as SPICE, Spectre, or ADS through coursework, lab work, or projects.
- Exposure to modern software development utilities, such as REST APIs, JSON/YAML data processing, or Python developer frameworks.
- Experience with AI/LLM technology concepts, such as prompt engineering, tool calling, or MCPs.
Responsibilities
- Develop Python scripts, tools, and utility packages using the platform’s API to automate schematic capture, layout manipulation, design-rule verification, and report generation.
- Evaluate new Python API endpoints as an internal first customer, identify usability and functional gaps, and collaborate with C++ core developers to refine API interfaces.
- Explore and prototype application extensions, including custom workflow automation, scripting integrations, and experimental AI-assisted tooling such as LLM orchestration, Model Context Protocol servers, or automated assistant tools.
- Build example scripts, user guides, and reference projects demonstrating practical automation methods for engineers and customer-facing teams.
Benefits
- Relocation is available for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
