RF Engineering Co-op (Jul - Dec 2027)

Location: Santa Rosa, CA, United States Department: Intern/Co-op

Modern RF architectures must be space-saving, energy-efficient, and extremely flexible. They are increasingly being implemented with very broadband analog/digital converters to replace or digitally replicate previous analog RF functions such as filters or mixers.

As an enrolled student of electrical engineering or related field of study, you’ll be part of our research team, helping to develop new measurement procedures for RF components in future 5G and 6G communication systems. The focus of this position is in developing the test system for calibrating and testing these types of components. This position will not be developing the components themselves.

Come join our team!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

Implement measurement and automation scripts in LabVIEW

​Develop new measurement procedures for mixed-signal characterization

Who You Are

​​You are passionate about wireless technology and like to learn and work with the latest test and measurement techniques and equipment.

You enjoy programming and use software to streamline work, automate test workflows, explore data, and bring engineering ideas to life.

You can manage your time well and reach out to mentors with questions to help drive progress and completion of goals and tasks.

​You work effectively in a global team environment, problem-solve, and diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions.​

For This Role, You Will Need

Active student enrollment, working toward a ​​Bachelor’s degree

​​​Programming knowledge of test equipment control software (LabVIEW, Simulink, or similar graphical programming preferred)

Knowledge in signal processing, RF/wireless communications, S Parameters, frequency domain analysis, intermodulation

Experience in the practical use of common RF test equipment (e.g., Signal Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope)

​Analytical thinking and a high degree of initiative

Good command of spoken and written English

Available to work full time (40-hrs/week) for 6 months, starting in July 2027

Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

​Interest in RF/Mixed-Signal measurement systems measurement and accuracy challenges

​Proficiency in a broad toolset for programming, debugging, and analytics (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, C++)​

Our Culture & Commitment to You

We attach great importance to your development, so we want to make sure that you not only find a challenging job with us, but also a workplace that is supportive and rewarding. You'll receive structured onboarding as well as dedicated support from professional mentors.

Practical expertise imparted

​Get insights how day-to-day business looks like in an international company

​Get insights how the day-to-day business looks like for an engineer

​Work in an international R&D team​

Work with leading-edge university and industry experts

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

At Emerson, our employees’ passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings, and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The hourly pay for this role is $24-$28, commensurate with the year in school and experience each candidate brings to a role.