RF Product Development Lab Intern

E-Space•Arlington, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our RF Product Development team as an intern supporting component and assembly prototyping, testing, and debugging activities. This role emphasizes software development skills to drive automation across ground-based RF test systems, data acquisition, and fault analysis workflows.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Foundational knowledge of RF/microwave concepts (S-parameters, signal chains, impedance matching, etc.)
Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C#, or similar languages
Familiarity with instrument control/automation frameworks (e.g., PyVISA, SCPI commands, LabVIEW, VISA/GPIB interfaces)
Basic understanding of data analysis techniques (statistical analysis, signal processing, or similar)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a lab environment
Must be enrolled in an accredited university program for the duration of the internship

Nice To Haves

Experience with RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power sensors)
Exposure to automated test equipment (ATE) systems or test executive software (e.g., TestStand)
Experience with fault detection algorithms, anomaly detection, or machine learning basics
Familiarity with version control (Git) and software development best practices
Coursework or project experience in RF/microwave engineering, embedded systems, or signal processing
Experience with databases or data pipeline tools for managing test data

Responsibilities

Support prototyping, integration, and bring-up of RF components and assemblies in a lab environment
Perform functional, performance, and environmental testing on RF hardware
Troubleshoot and debug RF circuits, assemblies, and test setups to isolate root causes of failures
Design and develop software/scripts to automate ground-based RF test systems and reduce manual test time
Program data acquisition routines to collect measurement data from RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters)
Develop analysis routines/algorithms to process acquired data for fault detection and anomaly identification
Build and validate data pipelines that produce "proofed" (verified/cleaned) data streams to support calibration activities and fault resolution
Document test procedures, automation scripts, and analysis methods for repeatability and knowledge transfer
Collaborate with RF engineers, test engineers, and software developers to translate manual test processes into automated workflows
Assist in creating dashboards, reports, or visualizations to communicate test results and fault trends to engineering teams
Support calibration activities for RF test equipment and assemblies as needed