Internship / Master Thesis Opportunity – Analog & RFIC Design for Sub-THz Communication Systems
NXP SemiconductorsJob Title
Internship / Master Thesis Opportunity – Analog & RFIC Design for Sub-THz Communication Systems
Role Summary
Internship / MSc thesis position within the Analog & RFIC design team in Eindhoven focused on mm-wave and sub-THz integrated circuit design for high-speed wireless interconnect and sensing applications. The role involves designing and evaluating analog/RF building blocks and supporting circuit-level simulation and performance assessment.
Experience Level
Entry-level — internship / MSc thesis suitable for MSc students. Typical experience: 0–3 years.
Responsibilities
Primary technical tasks and collaboration expectations.
- Design and analyze analog/RF building blocks operating at mm-wave and sub-THz frequencies.
- Perform circuit simulation, modeling, optimization, and performance evaluation.
- Collaborate with RFIC, antenna, packaging, and communication system engineers.
- Document results; contribute to reports, possible publications, and invention disclosures.
Requirements
Minimal technical and professional qualifications. Education-level items are listed in the Education Requirements section below.
- Strong interest in analog, RF, and mm-wave integrated circuit design (required).
- Ability to carry out circuit simulations and analyze results; comfortable working with engineering tool flows (required).
- Self-driven, curious, and able to work on challenging engineering problems with guidance from senior engineers (required).
- Nice-to-have: experience with Cadence tools, electromagnetics simulation, or communication system design.
Education Requirements
MSc student in Microelectronics (eligible to perform an MSc thesis / internship). Duration expected: 9–12 months. No alternative degree or equivalent-experience language specified in the posting.
About the Company
Company: NXP Semiconductors
Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands
NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.
