Intern - Micorwave Engineer - Summer 2027

13-18 week internship

40-50 hours per week with set hourly salary based on year in school

Opportunities on site in Devens, MA. If an intern is going to be on site, you will be responsible for your own transportation and housing

Specific project assignments and required technical skillset will vary based on the team’s existing need.

Opportunities available for currently enrolled college students in all levels of schooling from bachelor’s degree to PhD

Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Working with the millimeter wave diagnostic systems, including edge-scanning reflectometry and electron cyclotron emission

Building, testing and/or data analysis of passive RF components and optical assemblies, such as: rectangular waveguide, circular waveguide, frequency-dependent couplers, antennas, optical mirrors and polarizers

Electromagnetic calculations of transmission, reflection, and loss

Pursuing an engineering degree with focus in the field of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering or Photonics Engineering

Classwork (or a demonstrated interest) in electromagnetics, optics, or antennas

Experience in an RF, microwave, millimeter-wave or optics lab

Software experience with electromagnetic calculations (e.g. Ansys Electronics Desktop, Comsol, finite elements methods), matlab, CAD modeling

Demonstration of exceptional results through a range of different pursuits

High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.