Electrical Engineering Intern

MaXentric is seeking to recruit an Electrical Engineering Intern for the Summer of 2026. We are a highly selective, equal‐ opportunity employer, looking for candidates who are curiosity‐driven, interested in analog/mixed signal circuits and/or wireless communications, and who have some background in system level design.  

About MaXentric Technologies  

At MaXentric Technologies, we develop high-performance electronics for defense, medical, and commercial industries. Our teams focus on problem-solving and innovation to deliver technologies that create a safer, smarter, and more connected world.  

MaXentric Technologies prides itself on fostering growth and development in our most valuable asset: our employees. We value stability and flexibility within our work culture and expect that every employee will bolster the cooperative foundation that MaXentric was based upon. MaXentric offers excellent resources for expanding skillsets for all career paths, and in turn employees can expect a challenge that aptly suits their talents.  

Our team spans multiple disciplines including RF engineers, software developers,  DSP/FPGA/Multicore experts, analog engineers, and communications engineers.  

This internship will be located in MaXentric’s California office, downtown La Jolla or our New Jersey location in Fort Lee, just outside of Manhattan.  

Job Description  

In this engineering internship position, you will gain hands-on experience working with experienced engineers in the analysis, design, measurement and characterization of a wireless communication system. Work activities will include: circuit simulation, lab testing of circuits, presentation of design expectations/results, and participation in design reviews.  

Some of the key features of the system include:  

• Low power analog circuitry  

• Analog-to-digital conversion and vice versa  

• Wireless data transfer  

• Digital Signal Processing  

• Wireless data transfer  

• Power amplifier testing  

• RF System design  

• Receiver path testing and design  

• RF Front development  

• Analog circuitry  

• Contribute in designs and developments in support of advanced RF systems and digital signal processing (DSP) for wireless communications  

• Develop and implement design verification test plans at top level.  

• Design DSP algorithm for controlling linear and nonlinear RF circuit and system including multipath propagation equalization, digital predistortion and phased-array beamforming.  

• Apply computer science, electrical engineering and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application.  

• Demonstrate your algorithm using hardware in collaborate with cross functional members.  

• Report your progress to supervisor.  

• Support and participate in overall system development.  

Qualifications  

We are looking for an undergraduate or graduate student. You should have an interest in wireless communication systems and analog/mixed signal design. Additionally you should have excellent written, presentation, and communication skills, keep an up-to-date lab notebook, and be self-motivated and adaptable.  

Candidates should have course work and be familiar with the following areas/tools:  

• Analog design including, but not limited to, integrators, differentiators, switched capacitor networks, comparators, inverting and non‐inverting Op-Amps.  

•Digital Signal Processing, sampling, FIR, IIR filter design.  

• Software: Matlab, Cadence, PSPICE/LTSPICE or equivalent  

• Experience with lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, Multi-Meters, function generators, power supplies).  

• Must be majoring in electrical engineering, emphasis in analog design preferred.  

Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. Expecting to graduate and pursue full-time employment within 2 years  

• General technician skills such as soldering, PC board trouble-shooting & repair are an advantage.  

NOTE: Due to the nature of our military work, U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for most positions.  

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a Cover Letter & Resume to: lgant@maxentric.com.  Please put “Electrical Engineer Internship - YOUR NAME” in the subject line.  

Compliance Notices  

California Fair Chance Act: MaXentric Technologies will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Fair Chance Act. No inquiries into criminal history will be made until after a conditional offer of employment.  

Equal Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including non-binary and gender transitions), sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.