As an RF Wireless Engineering Intern at Impinj, you will join the Systems Engineering team to deepen your expertise in RF and RFID technologies. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and technologists to model, simulate, and analyze RF power delivery and communication links within RFID systems.
What You'll Do
- Investigate theoretical background of RFID communication links and of RF power delivered into RFID tags by reviewing established research and discussions with engineers
- Model and simulate RF power delivered based on antenna source impedances, IC impedances, and IC operating points
- Model and simulate radar backscatter and modulation backscatter using EM simulation tools
- Reconcile and optimize model and simulations with existing measurements
- Analyze model and simulations and explore RF parameters to optimize performance of communication link and power delivery
- Augment existing research by compiling and documenting both the analysis and simulations
What We're Looking For
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with a focus on RF and/or wireless communications
- 1-3+ years of relevant coursework in signal processing, filtering, channel capacity, signal-to-noise ratio, bit-error rate, electromagnetic (EM) waves, EM propagation, s-parameters, reflection/transmission coefficients, smith chart, and matching circuits
- Experience with EM simulation tools, such as Ansys FHSS and CST Studio
- Clear communication skills and ability to document technical information for a variety of intended audiences
- Coding experience in Python with basic scientific packages, such as NumPy and Matplotlib
- Experience with software integrated development environment (IDE), Github, and object-oriented programming
Technical Stack
- Ansys FHSS
- CST Studio
- Python
- NumPy
- Matplotlib
- Github
- IDE
Team & Environment
- Work within the Systems Engineering team
Benefits & Compensation
- Access to hands-on experience
- Leadership insights
- Networking opportunities with peers and mentors
- Personalized mentorship and guidance from early-career colleagues
- Interactive learning sessions
- Healthcare benefits for US-based employees
- 401(k) plan and company match
- Opportunity for merit increases
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Stock award eligibility
- Sales incentives for certain roles
- Open paid time-off policy
- Respect for work/life balance
- Weekly Q&A sessions with executive team
- Opportunity for full time employment for graduates or those entering senior year
- The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $26.00/hr - $40.00/hr. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills.
- Certain roles are eligible for stock awards based on individual performance.
- Certain roles may be eligible for annual bonus, merit increases, and sales incentives depending on performance and plan terms.
Work Mode
- Hybrid position based in Seattle, WA, USA
- All internship positions report at least on a hybrid basis to our Seattle office. The end date is flexible to end early.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
