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Internship Rfic Design Engineer Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

EM Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$139K - $209K/yr

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How much do internship rfic design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship rfic design engineer in Santa Clara, CA is $29.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $33.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Rfic Design Engineer vs RFIC Design Engineer?

AspectInternship RFIC Design EngineerRFIC Design Engineer
QualificationsEnrolled in or recent graduate of electrical engineering or related fieldBachelor's or master's in electrical engineering, with specialized RFIC knowledge
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, entry-level projects, supervised tasksFull-time professional role, independent project work, team collaboration
ResponsibilitiesAssisting in RFIC design tasks, learning industry tools, supporting senior engineersDesigning, testing, and optimizing RFICs for communication systems

The main difference between an Internship RFIC Design Engineer and an RFIC Design Engineer lies in experience, responsibilities, and career stage. Internships are designed for students or recent graduates gaining industry exposure, while RFIC Design Engineers are experienced professionals responsible for full project execution.

What are the most commonly searched types of Rfic Design Engineer jobs in Santa Clara, CA?

The most popular types of Rfic Design Engineer jobs in Santa Clara, CA are:

What cities near Santa Clara, CA are hiring for Internship Rfic Design Engineer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Internship Rfic Design Engineer job openings in Santa Clara, CA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,089 per year, or $29.9 per hour.

Analog Simulation/Env Automation CAD Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

Apple
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$129K - $194K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Solve issues related to transistor level simulations on Analog, RF, and Microwave applications with Spice simulators and development environments.

  • Assist designers in resolving tool issues related to Analog Design Environment and develop automation flows.

  • Develop and validate custom SPICE simulation flows and contribute to the advancement of analog and mixed-signal CAD methodologies.


Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 685 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Interested in how Apple designs the world’s most advanced silicon? Want to write software that helps create the next generation of processors and enables the next astonishing Apple innovation? There's no telling what you could accomplish at Apple! We’re looking for an engineer who will bring passion for hardware and strong programming skills to our team of CAD engineers.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to directly influence the circuit design on various technology nodes and develop CAD flows for analog circuit SPICE simulation, netlist, design environment, and analyze waveforms, results data processing. Your contributions will be instrumental in the analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design teams. You will assist in developing and validating custom SPICE simulation flows, enhancing the custom design environment, and conducting results analysis.
Description
In this highly visible role, your primary responsibilities will include:
Solving issues related to transistor level simulations on Analog, RF and Microwave applications with Spice simulators on command-line and Virtuoso environment.
Assist designers in solving tool issues related to Analog Design Environment (ADE/XL, Maestro, OCEAN etc.) and develop automation flows.
Contribute to methodology on SPICE simulation and modeling techniques related to circuits, thereby influencing the advancement of a variety of technology nodes.
Develop next generation in-house EDA CAD flow solutions related to Analog and Mixed-signal simulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of circuit simulations with Analog/RFIC design and/or related CAD/automation support areas involving various technology nodes and tape out.
Exposure to Cadence ADE environment including knowledge of Virtuoso Schematic Editor, PDK, Virtuoso Analog Design Environment (ADE-L/XL/GXL/Maestro), SPICE simulators.
Knowledge of device level SOA checks, PVT, Reliability/aging analysis, ERC asserts.
Understand custom IC designs, and knowledge of Pre/Post-layout simulations, basic understanding of PDK, Spice models.
Minimum Qualifications
Exposure to SPICE simulation and design environment to handle flow/tool issues in Analog/RF circuit domain.
Relevant internship or research experience.
Programming/scripting skills in Python or Shell.
Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams.
Minimum requirement of BS degree.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $129,300 and $194,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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About Apple

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976