Networks CNE Engineering Intern

Ericsson•Plano, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ericsson is seeking a Networks CNE Engineering Intern for a 12-week Summer 2027 internship supporting the deployment, optimization, and operations of Ericsson Radio Access Networks (RAN). Based in Plano, Texas, the role provides hands-on experience in telecommunications infrastructure and contributes to live network deployments and operational improvements. The intern will support wireless site development, engineering, and construction activities. They will assist field engineers, construction teams, project managers, and other stakeholders with site surveys, site assessments, capacity-planning inputs, deployment coordination, documentation, and progress reporting. The posting also lists AI- and machine-learning-related work, including developing and optimizing models, integrating AI into products and workflows, analyzing datasets, evaluating solutions, and supporting AI-driven chatbots and digital-twin simulations. The internship is intended for someone interested in telecommunications, wireless infrastructure, construction management, or engineering. Ericsson describes the role as an opportunity to learn about RAN architecture, network deployment, RF principles, network optimization, construction workflows, project management, automation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Study in a relevant discipline, such as electrical, telecommunications, wireless, computer, systems, or industrial engineering; civil or construction engineering; computer science; information systems or information technology; AI or data analytics; operations or supply-chain management; construction management; project management; logistics; or another discipline demonstrating analytical, organizational, or technical capability.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, or basic programming such as Python or scripting.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in cross-functional teams and adapt to dynamic environments.
Comfort learning telecommunications concepts and technical tools.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with project management, data analysis, or IT operations.

Responsibilities

Assist with site surveys and site assessments for wireless site development.
Support capacity-planning inputs and deployment coordination.
Assist field engineers, construction teams, project managers, and other stakeholders.
Prepare and maintain documentation and progress reports.
Design and develop AI models, algorithms, and systems to address business and technical problems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into existing products and workflows.
Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights.
Optimize AI models for performance, scalability, and accuracy.
Research emerging AI techniques and technologies.
Conduct experiments and evaluations to validate AI solutions.
Document processes, workflows, and architectures.
Develop and optimize AI/ML models for use cases such as anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and root-cause analysis.
Troubleshoot and operate AI-driven chatbots and conversational agents.
Design, build, and operate a digital twin to reproduce incidents, run closed-loop simulations, and validate chatbot decision-making and automation before production rollout.