RF Test Development Engineer Intern

Team Overview: 

The Product Realization team works on new RAIN RFID reader product introductions and maintains existing products through: DfX review, reliability evaluation testing, in-depth testing of hardware and firmware, document release to manufacturing, worldwide regulatory approvals, factory process optimization, functional test systems, factory yield improvement, customer return analysis, and alternate component selection. Our goals are to deliver high-quality products to customers and to drive continuous improvement with our contract manufacturer. Our team of product engineers, regulatory engineers, test engineers, and lab technicians directly impact the Impinj financial bottom line. 

This is an outstanding opportunity to develop antenna testing code for Impinj’s brand new anechoic chamber.  You will own and build the code from the ground up.  You will have some guidance from the team’s senior engineers.  Product realization and design team engineers will use your code regularly to test antennas.  You will create a valued asset for Impinj. 

What you will do: 

• Collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams to understand and document test requirements for the anechoic chamber
• Develop python code to test antennas in the anechoic chamber
• Develop python code to organize, process, transform, and visualize data
• Create standard test routines for several of Impinj’s antenna products
• Test and verify your code as you develop it

What you will bring: 

• Must be working towards a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering or scientific field, preferably with focus on Radio Frequency (RF) or electromagnetics
• Must be able to work on-site at Impinj’s Beacon Hill office location at least 3 days per week
• Must have some experience coding in Python
• Experience with scikit-rf, data visualization, and large data manipulation is a plus
• Understanding of complex number math, the Smith chart, scattering parameters, and antenna basics like gain, polarization, etc. 

About the Impinj Summer Internship Program

The Impinj Summer Internship Program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a comprehensive learning experience that goes beyond traditional work assignments. Our program offers a unique blend of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help interns thrive in their roles and prepare for successful careers. 

Benefits: 

• Gain exposure to senior leadership and industry insights 
• Receive mentorship and guidance from early-career professionals 
• Build a strong professional network and connect with peers 
• Develop valuable skills through hands-on experience and interactive learning sessions 
• Access to company resources, events, and networking opportunities 

The Impinj Summer Internship Program offers a holistic approach to intern development, combining practical work experience with mentorship, leadership engagement, and peer networking opportunities. By participating in this program, interns will not only contribute to meaningful projects but also gain valuable insights, skills, and connections that will support their future career endeavors. 

Compensation & Benefits:

The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.

The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $26.00/hour - $36.00/hour. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.

For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, click here.