SiGe HBT Device Modelling Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: Essex Junction, Vermont, USA; full-time internship requiring 20–40 hours per week.

Expected salary: $20.00–$40.00 per hour.

Company

hirify.global manufactures semiconductors for high-growth markets, including AI, with operations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

What you will do

• Analyze measurement data for DC and RF device characteristics.
• Develop a HiCUM L2 V3.0-based compact model for advanced SiGe HBT devices.
• Extract compact-model parameters using advanced device-physics principles.
• Develop procedures for incorporating new physical effects into compact models and propose new modeling methods where applicable.
• Compare avalanche effects at high current densities and non-quasistatic phenomena with measurement data.
• Present project results to the technical team and follow Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

Requirements

• Be at least a second-year graduate student at the time of application and actively pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field through an accredited degree program during the internship.
• Have an overall GPA of at least 3.5 and be in good academic standing.
• Have written and verbal fluency in English.
• Be able to work 20–40 hours per week during the internship.

Nice to have

• Related internship or co-op experience.
• Leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, or competitions.
• Project management skills, including innovation, execution, and navigating ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and characterization.
• Familiarity with device compact models and the HiCUM high-current model.
• Familiarity with Cadence Spectre, Keysight ADS, Cadence Virtuoso, or other design and simulation tools.
• Data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of shell scripting, MATLAB, R, and high-level programming languages such as Python, Perl, or Lisp.

Culture & Benefits

• One-on-one mentorship and work assignments focused on professional growth.
• Professional development opportunities and networking with executives.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry through an entry-level internship program.
• Commitment to workplace diversity, equal opportunity, and environmental, health, safety, and security practices.