RF Engineer Intern

RF Engineer Intern Job Locations US-Washington, D.C. ID 2026-5348 Type Temporary Clearance Secret Preferred Overview i3 has an exciting opportunity for an RF Engineering Intern to support the Naval Research Laboratory, Tactical Electronic Warfare Division. The TEWD's mission is to protect the warfighter from emerging threats by advancing electronic warfare (EW) through RDT&E of current and future technologies. This internship is for the Summer 2027 time frame and will be an on-site internship. Pay Range $25-48/hour The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, geographic location, and any applicable laws. Responsibilities Assist with designing, developing, integrating, and testing RF subsystems in seekers for threat simulators Support analysis of emerging RF seeker threats and help document findings for stakeholders Collect and evaluate experimental data using laboratory RF test equipment under the guidance of senior engineers Assist with modeling and simulation of RF components and basic circuitry Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education/Experience: Currently enrolled in a BS or MS degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field. Candidate must be a current student at the time of the internship Completed academic coursework covering electromagnetics, RF circuits, signals, or communications Foundational experience with modeling and simulation of RF components through coursework or academic projects Basic familiarity with RF front-end concepts such as antenna design Hands-on laboratory experience with basic RF and electrical test equipment gained through university labs Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance. An Active Secret clearance is required prior to start US. Citizenship is required Desired Education/Experience: Coursework or exposure to digital signal processing in radar applications Familiarity with RF test and evaluation using tools such as Keysight ADS and spectrum analyzers Exposure to RF antennas and beamforming networks Experience applying MATLAB to simulation and data analysis Familiarity with matched filtering principles Interest in or exposure to anechoic chamber operations Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of office administration and procedures. Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills. Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully. Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner. Work with supervision and have accountability for accurate and complete results. Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented. Work well both independently and in a team environment. Be energized by a fast-paced work environment. Must be able to communicate with others effectively. Analyze information and respond appropriately. Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks. Provide superior customer service. Multi-task in a pleasant manner. Work well under pressure. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required. About i3 Founded in 2007, Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) is headquartered in Huntsville, AL, with additional offices in Orlando, FL, and the National Capital Region. We are a 100% team member-owned mid-tier integrator with over 800 employee-owners, and our culture speaks for itself: we've earned ten Best Places to Work® awards, driven by strong employee engagement, transparent leadership, and a genuine commitment to communication. i3 team members operate at the leading edge of national defense across a broad range of technical disciplines, from systems and software engineering to modeling, simulation, and training solutions to cybersecurity, digital engineering, and enterprise IT. We also take products from prototype through production, bringing that same engineering rigor to manufacturing and delivering hardware at scale. For candidates, that means a rare opportunity: the innovation and mission focus of an engineering services company paired with the hands-on impact of building and delivering real solutions that benefit the Warfighter, all inside an employee-owned company where your contributions directly shape both the mission and your ownership stake in the business. Options Apply for this job online Apply Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. i3 is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, genetics, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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