Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Tactical Edge Communications (Group 06-62)
About The Position
The Tactical Edge Communications Group develops and demonstrates new algorithms, architectures, and hardware implementations for processing signals for a broad range of RF system applications, including advanced wireless communications and signals intelligence. The group's core competencies include developing algorithms and system concepts for communication, signal detection, localization, and classification in challenging environments, as well as hardware implementations and prototypes of these advanced RF systems. The group has expertise in adaptive antenna array processing, signal detection and estimation, pattern recognition, multichannel communications, wideband sampling techniques, antenna and RF subsystem design, and systems analysis. The group applies machine learning techniques to spectrum operations problems. The staff members have advanced degrees in electrical engineering, physics, and applied mathematics. To support concept development and evaluation, the group conducts a significant amount of field tests and data collection campaigns, and collaborates with other groups within the division and throughout the Laboratory in real-time prototype implementation, experiment execution, and systems analysis. The Group seeks a summer intern to actively contribute towards design/implementation/analysis of components of the communication systems the Group is prototyping, including advanced digital signal processing algorithms, antennas, and/or RF front-ends. The individual will typically work with a mentor who will guide and direct their work. The individual with be exposed to various aspects of RF system design and/or signal processing techniques for communications and other applications.
Requirements
- Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
- Willing to work in a team environment.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in signal/data processing using MATLAB/Python
- Experience in RF systems engineering
- Experience in FPGA development
- Experience in GPU programming
- Experience in embedded software development
- Experience with communication theory
- Experience with communication system design
Responsibilities
- Contribute towards design/implementation/analysis of components of the communication systems the Group is prototyping, including advanced digital signal processing algorithms, antennas, and/or RF front-ends.
- Work with a mentor who will guide and direct their work.
- Be exposed to various aspects of RF system design and/or signal processing techniques for communications and other applications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
