RF Electrical Engineering Intern

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions is seeking a highly motivated RF Electrical Engineering Intern to join our GNSS positioning RF team. This role emphasizes RF Design, RF automation, test development, and hands-on hardware verification work to support the innovation of precision positioning and anti-jamming technology.

You will gain practical experience with a wide range of RF systems and test equipment—including network analyzers (PNAs/VNAs), spectrum and vector signal analyzers, signal generators, GNSS constellation simulators, oscilloscopes, power meters, RF switches, and programmable power supplies —while developing automation solutions in Python and contributing to design verification, prototype testing, and product development.

Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based onsite in Calgary, AB. 

As an RF Electrical Engineering Intern, your contributions will include:

• Automate RF test setups using Python to control Power Supplies, Thermal Chambers, PNAs, MXAs, RF switches, and signal generators
• Design, execute, and document RF performance results and testing procedures
• Perform signal analysis using PNAs, MXAs, spectrum/network analyzers
• Configure and operate RF equipment for GNSS and anti-jam system testing
• Collect and analyze test data to evaluate system performance and identify issues
• Troubleshoot test failures and perform root-cause analysis
• Support design verification and participate in reviews of RF hardware and subsystems
• Hand-build and debug test prototypes, perform component-level qualification testing, RF matching, and EM simulations
• Develop test plans and scripts to expedite hardware designer testing
• Compile high-quality written reports using standard templates
• Contribute to process improvements in RF automation and lab workflows

Must-Have:

• Registered in an Engineering Internship/Co-op program (Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering) and completed at least 2nd or 3rd year of studies by the start of the work term
• Strong academic credentials
• Proficiency in Python programming
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Available for a 12-month, full-time (37.5 h/week) internship in Calgary, AB

Key Success Factors:

• Confident self-starter with strong attention to detail and a “first-time right” mindset
• Comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Motivated by challenging technical work with a focus on quality and precision
• Able to follow complex instructions while knowing when to ask for help

Nice-to-Have:

• Coursework, specialization, or interest in RF engineering, GNSS, or wireless communications
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (PNAs, MXAs, signal generators, power supplies, RF switches)
• Understanding of RF principles, GNSS signal characteristics, or interference/jamming concepts
• Experience with MATLAB or other scripting languages for signal processing and data analysis
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics