Wireless simulation Intern - Summer 2027

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday time off

Travel reimbursement may be available

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls seeks a Wireless Simulation Intern for Summer 2027 to model classical and quantum radar approaches for detecting low‑RCS targets and tracking drones. You may develop multi‑agent reinforcement learning for spectrum sharing, reporting to the Plant Optimization team on-site at ID Falls.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral program in Electrical Engineering, CS, or Applied Mathematics with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and eligible for CPT/OPT.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master or Doctorate program in EE, CS, or Applied Math.
• Minimum overall 3.0 GPA required.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT/OPT) required.
• Resume or CV required.
• Official transcripts not required but unofficial copies encouraged.
• Current class schedule with credits required.
• Experience with MATLAB and Python preferred.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Reinforcement Learning

HPC modeling

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics

GPA 3.0 or higher

Authorization to work in the U.S. (CPT/OPT)

Tools

Radar simulation tools

Job description

Wireless simulation Intern - Summer 2027

Idaho Falls, ID, United States (On-site)

Job Description

In this internship you will support advanced radar research by modeling and evaluating classical and quantum-radar approaches for detecting and tracking low-RCS targets, high-speed drones, and multiple targets. You may also develop multi-agent reinforcement learning algorithms to improve spectrum sharing. Reporting to the Plant Optimization team. This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship if approved by your university.

• Enrolled full time in a Master Degree Program, or Doctorate Degree Program at an accredited college/university studying Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or closely related field
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits
• Experience/coursework in MATLAB and Python

The Ideal candidate will possess

• High performance computing modeling and simulation methods experience/coursework in Markov-Chains, Bayesion Models, Discrete Event, Stochastic Random Process
• Systems modeled experience/coursework in Critical Infrastructure
• Statistics and big data analysis experience/coursework in Spatial Modeling and Geostatistics, Uncertainty Analysis and Error Propagation
• Experience/Coursework in radar simulation tools

Compensation and Benefits:

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
• Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
• PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($36.83/hour - $39.33/hour)
• PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($38.65/hour - $41.29/hour)
• Eligible interns are provided with paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements
• Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Physical requirement

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Us

Benefits and Relocation

• Paid holiday time off
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov .

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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Job Info

• Job Identification 2052
• Job Category 14-Internship
• Posting Date 09/08/2026, 03:24 PM
• Apply Before 09/30/2026, 06:00 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Locations 2525 Fremont Ave, Idaho Falls, ID, 83415, US (On-site)