2027 Summer Intern: Network Engineer I

Charter Communications; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Communications offers a paid, full-time 11-week internship in the Spectrum division, running May 26 through August 6, 2027. You’ll work with the CPE Hardware Parametric team on certification, lab development, and field investigations while gaining exposure to RF testing, lab equipment, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates are rising seniors in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering, with a 3.0+ GPA, and are authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Rising senior with expected graduation between Dec 2027 and May 2028.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• GPA 3.0+ in current program.
• Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern events.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CPE hardware certification, lab development, and field issue investigation.
• Conduct hardware teardown analysis and compliance testing.
• Support vendor testing, in-house measurements, and lab equipment processes.
• Document results clearly for team reviews and leadership updates.

Skills

Electrical basics

RF testing

Documentation

Lab equipment operation

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Vector Network Analyzer

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

At a Glance

• You're a motivated student with a current 3.0 GPA or higher currently pursuing a degree in one of the following areas from an accredited college or university:
  • Electrical Engineering,Electrical and Computer Engineering
• This is a paid, full-time, 11-week internship designed to give you real-world experience and meaningful exposure to the telecommunications industry in your chosen field.
• Internship program runs from May 26 through August 6, 2027.
• In addition to role-specific projects, you'll take part in professional development sessions, networking opportunities, mentorship and experiences that help you grow personally and professionally.

The Spectrum Internship Experience

As part ofAmerica's Connectivity Company, you'll join a team that serves millions of customers and communities nationwide, while gaining valuable insight into the work that powers connection every day.

Throughout the summer, you'll contribute to meaningful work, strengthen your skills and have opportunities to:

• Grow your skills in a dynamic, innovative business environment.
• Build connections with team members and senior leaders who can help you better understand our business and what it's like to work here.
• Learn from a mentor, who can provide guidance, support and career advice.

What you can expect in this role

As a Spectrum intern, you'll spend the summer working alongside two teams: your respective department and your intern cohort.

Department and team-focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. You'll spend the other 20% on internship experiences that include a kickoff conference, professional development sessions and networking activities, webinars, community service, cross-functional projects and final presentations.

This experience is designed to help you explore your interests, expand your network and leave with a deeper understanding of both your field and the impact of our business.

Internship responsibilities may include:

• The Intern provides hands-on support to the CPE Hardware Parametric team across three core areas: (1) Certification of Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), (2) Hardware Lab Development, and (3) Field Issue Investigation. The intern will own key deliverables including hardware teardown analysis and Small Network Equipment (SNE) Voluntary Agreement compliance testing, while assisting with vendor test report auditing, in-house lab measurements, ad hoc testing for cross-functional partners, and new lab equipment process development. This position supports the team's mission to ensure Charter's networking hardware - including WiFi, DOCSIS, Fiber, power supply (PSU), and battery backup unit (BBU) devices - meets safety, electrical, reliability, environmental, and regulatory standards. The intern will gain direct experience with electrical engineering and RF lab equipment, technical standards compliance, hardware analysis techniques, and the CPE hardware development lifecycle within a collaborative engineering environment.
• 1. Hardware Certification: Assist with Certifying new Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) platforms and supply-critical CPE hardware revisions through auditing vendor testing - spanning thermal stress, electrical surge and immunity, RF interference, power supply integrity, environmental endurance, and reliability - for WiFi, DOCSIS, Fiber, PSU, and BBU CPE. Drive Small Network Equipment (SNE) Voluntary Agreement power consumption testing, data collection, and compliance reporting. Complete hardware teardown assessments including visual inspection, PCB photography, BOM verification, and documentation of manufacturing quality observations. Perform in-house lab measurements using electrical engineering and RF test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, power sources, thermal camera, digital microscope, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers), document results, and supplement findings to support the team's certification audit work. Participate in witness testing sessions as needed to observe, record, and verify vendor test execution and results. Support ad hoc testing and analysis requests from cross-functional partners (Product, Supply Chain, Procurement, Industrial Design/Mechanical Engineering) - ranging from hardware spec inquiries to investigating unexpected device behavior.
• 2. Hardware Lab Development: As new testing equipment becomes available, support commissioning, operation, and validation of that equipment. Help develop standard operating procedures, usage documentation, and maintenance processes for any newly acquired lab capabilities. Assist with establishing repeatable test workflows and templates for in-house testing.
• 3. Field Issue Investigation: Assist with investigating, diagnosing, and remediating Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) field issues escalated to the team. Gather data through visual inspections, lab measurements, and hardware teardown to support root cause analysis. Document findings clearly and concisely for team review and leadership updates.

Required qualifications

• Must be a rising senior with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University completing a bachelor's degree
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current program
• Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern development events and activities throughout the program
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of basic electrical, RF, and mechanical parameters (voltage, current, power, frequency, SNR, return/insertion Loss, RSSI, temperature).
• Familiarity with electrical engineering and RF test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, power sources, thermal camera, digital microscope, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and testing standards.
• Familiarity with reading and analyzing hardware schematics.
• Basic understanding of networking hardware concepts (WiFi routers, DOCSIS modems, fiber ONUs, power supplies, battery backup units).
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and data organization.
• Familiarity with basic Linux commands.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly for procedural, inspection, and repetitive tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical findings into concise updates for cross-functional partners and leadership.

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A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

This job posting will remain open until 2026-09-21 05:00 PM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary.

The base pay for this position generally is between $00 and $00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

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