Wireless RF & SDR Research Intern

The Pennsylvania State University

State College (Centre County)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 34,440

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking engineering undergraduate interns to assist in the research, design, and development of advanced wireless RF communications systems. This part-time position can involve up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during non-academic periods. Ideal candidates will focus on algorithm development, software design using C/C++, and integration with SDR components. Strong interest in software development, signal processing, and digital logic is required.

Qualifications

  • Interns pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Math are preferred.
  • Interest in Software development and design is required.
  • Familiarity with wireless specifications such as cellular (4G/5G) is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Algorithm development and/or software design.
  • Develop C/C++ code to interface with developed hardware.
  • Integration of Software Defined Radio (SDR) hardware components.

Skills

Software development and design
Signal Processing
Digital logic and hardware development

Education

Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Math

Tools

MATLAB
LabVIEW
C/C++

Job description

A prestigious university is seeking engineering undergraduate interns to assist in the research, design, and development of advanced wireless RF communications systems. This part-time position can involve up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during non-academic periods. Ideal candidates will focus on algorithm development, software design using C/C++, and integration with SDR components. Strong interest in software development, signal processing, and digital logic is required.
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