Intern - RF Engineering (Summer 2026)

Location: United States of America, South Carolina, West Union

Remote Type: Onsite

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Be a part of shaping our future. In the midst of rapidly growing populations, rising development around the world, and increasing demand, the way we are managing energy and water resources will shape the future of our planet.  Itron’s decades of experience is helping to ensure success in creating a more resourceful world. 

Our West Union, SC location is looking for an Intern to join our Wireless Hardware R&D team. In this role, you will design, modify and manage activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production and release. In addition, you will serve as the important resource with design, process, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing as the product(s) move to completion and distribution.

Duration: 40 hours/wk, starting in January 2026 with preference for candidate to continue into following term (Winter & Spring).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform lab RF measurements (RF transmitter power and receiver sensitivity)

• Measure circuit current, voltage, efficiency and thermal performance

• Measure high speed digital circuit performance

• Troubleshoot circuit board including soldering

• Flashing FW onto digital signal processors and ARM processors

• Gain proficiency in operating RF test equipment (signal analyzer, oscilloscope, signal generator) and general hardware test instruments

• Gain familiarity with circuit board layout, troubleshooting skills and soldering skills

• Ask questions and offer input when supervisors deal with more complex problems

• Learn and understand any regulations related to departmental tasks

Required Skills & Experience

• Enrolled in an Electrical Engineering or related degree program

• Fundamental understanding of electronic circuits and RF circuits 

• Able to work on site in West Union, SC

• Academic or professional experience and exposure to RF technologies and concepts

• Professional workplace communication skills

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Enrolled in a graduate level Electrical Engineering or related degree program

• Completion of RF related coursework or projects

• Experienced in wireless communication principles and theories

• Experienced with advanced modeling and simulation

Physical Demands

This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

This is a safety sensitive role.

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [email protected].

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com