RF Systems Intern - Undergrad

hether you're looking to kick-start your career or simply learn more about the exciting work we do, this is more than just an internship-it's your first step into a vibrant, supportive, and forward-thinking community.

HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers - ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL's rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other - often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art.

HRL Laboratories develops radiofrequency, millimeter-wave and electro-optical sensors using state-of-the-art materials and device fabrication processes to deliver agile, mission-ready systems. Our high-performance solutions are highly integrated, architecturally low cost, and optimized for size, weight and power efficiency while leveraging commercial, custom and novel mixed-signal innovations.

Essential Duties:
• Contribute technical expertise and work within a focused team that designs, fabricates, integrates and tests RF and millimeter wave subsystems.
• Work closely with scientists and engineers to provide support in developing state of the art RF subsystems for communication, radar and sensing applications.
• Additional job functions include solving customer problems, writing invention disclosures, publishing papers, briefing customers, participating in proposal activities and assisting in marketing HRL expertise.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergrad degree in EE, CE or other relevant field.
• Understanding basic circuit theory, electromagnetics, and digital signal processing.
• Familiarity with RF and high-speed digital test equipment.
• Coursework in DSP, circuits, electromagnetics, and/or basic C programming.
• Applicant must be able to interact professionally with program managers, co-workers, customers, operate complex electronic equipment, perform detailed analyses of integrated circuits, and prepare written and oral presentations.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Must be willing to travel and work in a team of highly skilled engineers on complex projects, and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some experience with modeling and simulating electronic components, RF electronics and circuits is desired.
• Experience with different families of FPGAs, DSPs, or microcontrollers is desired.
• A working familiarity with Python, C and MATLAB. Simulink is a plus. • Working knowledge of RF components communication and radar systems is a plus.
• Specialized coursework in radar, communications, antennas, and/or VHDL is a plus.

Essential Physical/ Mental Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel

Special Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay Range: $30 - $35 an hour

• The pay will be determined on your educational year. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires for the position. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range during the hiring process.

• Benefits: 80 hours of Sick time

Assignment Length:

• HRL Summer internship assignments typically span 8 to 12 weeks, with three available cohort start dates: May 25, June 1 and June 15.

Stipend:

• For students who will be relocating and renting in the Malibu, CA area for the summer we offer a 1 time stipend to help with moving costs. Specific information on pay out and requirements to be discussed with your recruiter.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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