2027 Summer Intern: Wireless Engineer I

Charter Communications; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Charter Communications is offering an 11-week Spectrum internship in Colorado, designed for students pursuing ECE, CS, or CIS with a 3.0 GPA or higher. The program runs May 26 through August 6, 2027, with mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities.

Interns will join two teams—department and intern cohort—spending ~80% on project work and ~20% on development activities, conferences, and final presentations. Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, setup, testing, and validation of 5G network equipment in a hands-on lab environment.
• Assist with test execution, data collection, and troubleshooting across the 5G protocol stack (RAN, core network, devices).
• Develop and maintain test automation scripts and lab tooling (e.g., Python).
• Document test procedures, configurations and results in clear reports and logs.

Skills

Python scripting

Lab testing

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree (ECE, CS, CIS)

Tools

Python

5G equipment lab

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 and Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Information Systems
• 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 of America'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 5G Lab Intern will support the design, setup, testing, and validation of 5G network equipment and technologies in a hands-on lab environment. Working alongside RF, systems, and software engineers, the intern will assist with test execution, data collection, and troubleshooting across the 5G protocol stack (RAN, core network, and end-user devices). This role offers exposure to real-world 5G NR deployments, test automation, and performance analysis, making it well suited for a student pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, computer science, or a related field.
• Set up and configure lab equipment including gNodeBs, small cells, UE (user equipment) test devices, spectrum analyzers, and channel emulators. Execute test plans for 5G NR features such as carrier aggregation, network slicing, , and record results accurately. Collect, organize, and analyze test data; help identify trends, anomalies, and performance issues. Assist engineers in troubleshooting hardware, RF, and protocol-level issues during testing. Support the development and maintenance of test automation scripts (e.g., Python) and lab tooling. Document test procedures, configurations, and results in clear reports and lab logs. Help maintain lab inventory, cabling, and equipment calibration to keep the environment test-ready. Research 3GPP specifications and emerging 5G/6G technologies to support ongoing projects. Follow lab safety, security, and RF exposure protocols at all times.

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

• Basic Wireless Network, 5G , Routing Switching.

Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

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 04:58 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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