Graduate Intern – On-Wafer RF Test Engineer
Role summary
Tagore Tech is seeking a motivated Graduate or PhD student for a Summer Internship as an On-Wafer RF Test Engineer in Arlington Heights, IL. The intern will perform hands-on characterization and validation of next-generation RF semiconductor devices, bridging theoretical design with physical performance. Key responsibilities include executing RF/DC measurements using probe stations, performing complex system calibrations, analyzing device metrics like S-parameters and Noise Figure, and documenting/presenting test results. This role requires a strong understanding of RF fundamentals and lab experience with RF test equipment. Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW, and familiarity with EDA tools are preferred.
# Graduate Intern – On-Wafer RF Test Engineer
- April 3, 2026
#### About us
Tagore Tech is pioneering a new semiconductor process that enables high RF power at competitive price points. We are a fabless semiconductor company with design centers in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Our R&D team is dedicated to developing disruptive solutions leveraging wide bandgap technologies that address RF design challenges and accelerate time- to-market for a wide range of applications, from 5G cellular infrastructure to consumer electronics, automotive, and defense and security. Our high-power products, including RF switches, RF low-noise amplifiers, and RF power amplifiers, are essential for wireless infrastructure and high-power radios. We partner with leading semiconductor foundries and assembly houses to deliver products that offer premium quality and proven high reliability. Learn more about us at www.tagoretech.com.
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#### Overview
We are seeking a high-caliber and motivated Graduate or PhD student to join our team as an On Wafer RF Test Intern for the upcoming summer. Based on our Arlington Heights office, you will play a hands-on role in characterizing and validating next-generation RF semiconductor devices. This is a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between theoretical RF design and physical device performance through advanced measurement and modeling.
#### What You’ll Do
- On-Wafer Probing: Execute high-frequency RF and DC measurements on wafer-level devices using manual and automated probe stations.
- Calibration & Precision: Perform complex system-level calibrations (SOLT, TRL, etc.) to ensure measurement accuracy across VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, and Signal Generators.
- Data Characterization: Analyze device performance metrics including S-parameters, Noise Figure (NF), and IP3.
- Model Development: Collaborate with the modeling team to support device model development flows, gaining insight into how physical measurements inform circuit simulations.
- Validation Reporting: Document test results and present findings to the design and process engineering teams to support product optimization.
#### Requirements
- Education: Currently enrolled in an MS or PhD program in Electrical Engineering (or a closely related field) with a focus on RF/Microwave circuits or Semiconductor Physics.
- RF Fundamentals: Strong understanding of Smith Charts, impedance matching, and transmission line theory.
- Hands-on Experience: Previous experience in a lab environment using RF test equipment (VNAs, Oscilloscopes, etc.).
- Software Skills: Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for data collection and analysis is highly preferred.
- Tools: Familiarity with EDA tools like Keysight ADS or Cadence Virtuoso is a plus.
Job Type: Summer Internship
Location: Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Experience Level: MS/PhD Student
#### Why Join Us This Summer?
This internship offers deep immersion into the semiconductor industry. You will work alongside industry-leading engineers, contribute to real-world RF front-end solutions, and gain specialized skills in on-wafer characterization that are highly sought after in the wireless communications market
#### How to Apply
Please send your application to:
jobs@tagoretech.com
All applications are held in the strictest confidence.