RF Wireless Engineering Intern

Impinj•Seattle, WA

4h•$26 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. We’re inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet — including retail apparel, retail general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food and much more. With more than 100 billion items connected to date, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises around the world using our platform, we solve for a better understanding of our world. If it’s a thing, we’re working to connect it. Join Impinj and help us realize our vision of a boundless IoT— connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet. Team Overview: As an intern in Systems Engineering, you will have the opportunity to work with engineers and technologists to evolve your RF skills and to enhance knowledge of RFID.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Competitive benefits.
Support for remote work or a desk with a view.
Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team.
Impinj provides an environment that fosters openness and innovation and is developing technology that delivers a positive impact on the world.
Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated.
We have an open paid time-off policy paired with a respect for work/life balance.
Our headquarters is located in Seattle with spectacular views of the Olympics, Lake Union, and Mt Baker, which can be enjoyed from our rooftop deck.
Our Brazilian site is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, at “Tecnopuc,” a technology park that offers a very nice workplace for the development of groundbreaking technologies.
Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
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.