RF & Communications Engineering Intern – Onsite

MITRE; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking a student intern to support RF and communications engineering efforts in a close-knit, collaborative environment on site in Massachusetts. You will contribute to design, analysis, and testing across RF components, systems, and software tools, gaining hands-on experience with lab work and performance evaluation.

The role emphasizes modeling, simulation, and documentation, with opportunities to develop production-quality code and reports while preparing for a future career in

Qualifications

• Interest in RF communications demonstrated via coursework or projects.
• Full-time student enrolled in accredited Electrical/Computer Engineering degree and continuing the next semester.
• Consistent academic performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. security clearance.
• U.S. Citizens only for clearance eligibility.
• On-site commitment of 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, and testing of RF and communications systems.
• Assist with modeling, simulation, and performance evaluation of RF components and architectures.
• Contribute to lab testing, data collection, and RF hardware analysis.
• Develop software tools, scripts, or workflows for RF analysis and signal processing.
• Document findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with RF, software, and systems engineers.
• Support trade studies and system requirements analyses.

Skills

RF communications

Signal processing

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

USRP

Spectrum analyzers

Vector signal analyzers

Job description

MITRE is seeking a student intern to support RF and communications engineering efforts in a close-knit, collaborative environment on site in Massachusetts. You will contribute to design, analysis, and testing across RF components, systems, and software tools, gaining hands-on experience with lab work and performance evaluation.

The role emphasizes modeling, simulation, and documentation, with opportunities to develop production-quality code and reports while preparing for a future career in