Intern, WIFI - Wireless Researcher

InterDigital Communications, Inc.; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Part time

Job summary

InterDigital Communications, Inc. in Melville, NY, is seeking candidates for an internship focused on the development of innovative wireless communication systems. The role involves designing simulations, contributing to the 802.11 standardization process, and developing solutions for future wireless technologies.

Qualified candidates should have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, knowledge of wireless communications, and proficiency in MATLAB. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $40.00–$55.00, with opportunities for additional compensation.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or similar required.
• Experience in link level/system level simulations and MATLAB proficiency required.
• Familiarity with 802.11/Wi‑Fi standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design physical layer and media access control layer simulations for WLAN technologies.
• Participate in the 802.11 standardization process.

Skills

Wireless communications

MATLAB proficiency

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About InterDigital

InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (\"AI\"), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi‑Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.

Job Summary

The candidate will contribute to the development and validation of innovative solutions, algorithms, protocols and systems addressing the challenges of future wireless systems, including heterogeneous network deployments in licensed and unlicensed spectrum, distributed connectivity, radio links at higher frequency ranges, ultra‑reliable and low latency connectivity and support for new verticals for integrated applications. The Intern will have significant exposure and opportunity to the development of next generation wireless communication systems for both WLAN and cellular networks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out design of physical layer and media access control layer and simulation for WLAN technologies and beyond– including evolutions of 802.11ax, 802.11be, 802.11bn and future Wi‑Fi standards.
• Actively participate in the 802.11 standardization process through the preparation of contributions and attending standard meetings.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or similar / equivalent) is required.
• Knowledge and/or experience of foundation of wireless communications is required.
• Experience in link level and/or system level simulations and proficiency with MATLAB is required.
• Experience and/or knowledge of 802.11/Wi‑Fi standards is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, innovative, collaborative and team‑oriented work environment.

Location

Melville, NY

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range specific to NY/CA/DE/DC is $40.00–$55.00/hr and may include other forms of compensation components including benefits depending on the length of the assignment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

InterDigital is an equal employment opportunity employer. InterDigital will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination with regard to any employment decision, policy or practice based on a person’s sex, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff.