Applications Engineering Intern - Richardson, TX, United States
$31 - $42 USD yearly
Originally posted 31 August 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role is for an Applications Engineering Intern to support the development and application of semiconductor solutions.
What you'll do
- Develop automated testing solutions with RF instruments.
- Conduct RF measurements of device characteristics related to gain, noise, and linearity.
- Analyze and summarize measurement data.
- Simulate and design RF matching networks.
- Generate marketing collateral including datasheets or application notes.
- Design RF system level solutions to support industry applications.
What you'll need
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Minimum GPA of 3.3.
- Analog/RF circuit design coursework and/or experience.
- Familiarity with conducting circuit simulations and working in a lab environment.
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, SQL, C#.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Skills: RF measurements, device characteristics, RF matching networks, datasheets, application notes, RF system level solutions
This role has been open 28 days — well below the 38-day median for Applications FAE roles.
Applications FAE · RF Frontend
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Open roles in category
75
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Median days open
38 d
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Median salary
$149k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | QORVO | All employers we track in this specialty (75 roles · 17 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 16 | 75 |
| Median days open | 28 d | 38 d (−10 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $149k |
Skills observed across this category: RF measurements, device characteristics, RF matching networks, datasheets, application notes, RF system level solutions
Who's hiring in this category
- Keysight Technologies · 23 open roles · median 32 d
- QORVO (this employer) · 16 open roles · median 28 d
- Analog Devices · 8 open roles · median 173 d
- Texas Instruments · 6 open roles · median 50 d
- Silicon Labs · 4 open roles · median 73 d
- GlobalFoundries · 3 open roles · median 80 d
How we counted: 75 open Applications FAE (RF Frontend) roles from 17 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 28 Sept 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Figures refresh nightly.