Wireless Communications Modeling Intern (5G/6G & ISAC)

Mitre Corporation; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE Corporation in Virginia is seeking an energized student for a summer internship focused on wireless research. You will help study 5G/6G radio propagation and ISAC concepts, configuring simulations in Python with ns-3 and analyzing results to support national security research efforts.

You will work on-site five days a week, collaborating with the Advanced Wireless & SATCOM Department, and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge modeling, data analysis, and technical reporting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a closely related technical field.
• Completed introductory technical coursework in signals and systems, signal processing, wireless communications, electromagnetics, or similar quantitative subjects.
• Foundational experience reading, writing, or modifying simple code in Python or another programming language through coursework, projects, or research.
• Ability to run engineering software tools and interpret basic numerical results, plots, or simulation outputs.
• Availability to work full-time, on-site at the assigned MITRE office 5 days a week during the summer internship.

Responsibilities

• Support research on 5G/6G radio propagation and integrated sensing and communications (ISAC), including reflections and scattering from moving objects such as unmanned aircraft.
• Configure and run repeatable wireless simulation scenarios using Python and tools such as ns-3, with guidance from research staff.
• Analyze and visualize modeled propagation paths, channel behavior, received signal characteristics, and performance across scenarios.
• Help troubleshoot simulation setups, document models and assumptions, and improve repeatability of analysis workflows.
• Summarize results in clear plots, short reports, and briefings, and participate in technical discussions and peer review.

Skills

Python basics

Data interpretation

Communication of results

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

ns-3

MATLAB

Linux

Git

Job description

MITRE Corporation in Virginia is seeking an energized student for a summer internship focused on wireless research. You will help study 5G/6G radio propagation and ISAC concepts, configuring simulations in Python with ns-3 and analyzing results to support national security research efforts.

You will work on-site five days a week, collaborating with the Advanced Wireless & SATCOM Department, and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge modeling, data analysis, and technical reporting.