Wireless Systems Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Qualcomm•Boxborough, MA

27d•$17 - $98

About The Position

About Qualcomm Qualcomm relentlessly innovates transforming businesses, enriching lives and fortifying societies. Our solutions are pivotal in crafting a smarter, interconnected world. Building on our nearly 40-year history of era-defining technology breakthroughs, we deliver leading-edge AI, high performance, lower-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. We're proud to be the partner of choice to many of the world's largest enterprises. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress. Join Us in Shaping the Future At Qualcomm, we're committed to engineering human progress by delivering intelligent computing everywhere. We're passionate about harnessing the power of technology to transform industries and improve lives. Our early career programs offer limitless opportunities for growth, mentorship, and meaningful work. By joining our team, you'll be part of a community that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI, computing, and connectivity. With a global footprint spanning over 30 countries, you'll have the chance to collaborate with diverse talent and contribute to projects that are shaping the future of technology. Our early career programs are designed to attract inventive minds, offering a platform to contribute to our long-term innovation pipeline. You'll be part of a community that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. Our programs provide real-world experience, technical skills, and professional development opportunities, empowering you to make a meaningful impact and achieve your career goals. Join us for our U.S. 2026 summer intern class! Role Overview As a Qualcomm Wireless Systems Engineering Intern, you'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what exists and help establish the new standards for tomorrow. You will work as an equal contributor on a team of leading engineers to innovate on CDMA Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and architect, analyze, and simulate cutting-edge, next-generation wireless networks. This internship supports the Wireless Systems Engineering track. Based on your resume you will be aligned to projects within this track.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
Must be available for 11-14 weeks during Summer 2026 (May-September)
Expected graduation date of November 2026 or later
1+ years of academic experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD degree program in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between November 2026 and June 2027
Communication theory, stochastic processes, linear algebra, signal processing, information theory, channel coding, probability and random processes, applied mathematics, RF interfaces, and digital mitigation of RF distortion
Bayesian inference or upper layer protocol design experience including 3GPP IMS, NAS, MAC/RLC/PDCP and RRC, IP, UDP, TCP, HTTP, routing
Experience with wireless standards (LTE, WiFi, 5G, UMTS)
Knowledge and/or experience in MIMO, OFDM, CDMA
PHY/MAC layer systems design for 5G (sub-6 and mmWave), spectrum sharing, and next-generation WiFi
Systems design for M2M, cellular V2X communication, and industrial IoT
Knowledge of modem architecture, software engineering and simulation design, microprocessor architecture, embedded software, application layer protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP)
Test automation framework design and development using Python
Experience with cellular systems, voice/data, test equipment/tools, and systems performance analysis
Good understanding of AI/ML concepts such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, on-device learning, transfer learning, ML frameworks (PyTorch, Keras), and wireless domain ML
Ability to program effectively in C/C++, Python, and/or Matlab

Benefits

Our interns join world-class teams to help define and build what is next for mobility and the world.
You'll be paired with a mentor with visibility to your project and team, receive support from your manager, and have access to the entire Qualcomm employee community to ensure your success.
To round out your summer internship, we host professional development workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series.
In addition to competitive hourly pay and accrued vacation time, you will receive relocation coverage and furnished housing accommodations for the duration of your internship.

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