Antenna Engineer Intern (Undergrad)

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 on the Antenna Engineering Team, you’ll work alongside experienced RF engineers and technologists on cutting-edge RAIN RFID antenna systems. This is a hands-on opportunity to apply your academic knowledge, grow your technical skills, and contribute to real-world innovation in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

What You Will Do:

• Use simulation tools like Dassault Simulia CST and AutoCAD for antenna modeling and layout. 
• Assist in the design, setup, and operation of anechoic chambers for antenna measurement. 
• Participate in antenna prototyping and fabrication, from PCB-level designs to 3D printed components. 
• Conduct RF measurements and performance evaluation of RAIN RFID tags and readers. 
• Develop and implement task automation scripts using Python or VBA to streamline engineering workflows. 
• Help prepare technical documentation, test plans, and reports. 
• Support experimental setups and lab maintenance for ongoing projects. 
• Contribute data analysis and visualization to extract performance insights from measurements. 
• Learn and apply concepts of electromagnetic theory, impedance matching, and radiation patterns. 

What You Will Bring:

• Basic understanding of antennas or electromagnetic theory (desirable). 
• Some experience with Python programming (required); VBA is a plus. 
• Familiarity with RF simulation tools (e.g., CST, HFSS) is a strong plus. 
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and documentation tools. 
• Comfortable working in lab environments and with measurement equipment. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Portuguese and English.

• To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, Control and Automation, or a related field and the internship must satisfy your academic program’s formal internship requirements.
• This is an in-office position based at Impinj Brazilian Development Center, Tecnopuc, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil

Why work at Impinj:

Know you’re making a difference. 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. Please contact us to request accommodation.