Research Engineering Interns

Penn State University

State College, Pennsylvania, US
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Electrical engineering or computer engineering degree
C/c++ programming for hardware interfaces
Interest in software development and signal processing
** Penn State University is seeking part-time Research Engineering Interns within its Applied Research Laboratory to assist with advanced wireless RF communications systems. The ideal candidates are engineering undergraduates with a strong interest in software development, signal processing, and related fields. **

Job Summary

  • The Communications and Signal Processing Division of the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking engineering undergraduate interns to work with senior technical staff on advanced wireless RF communications systems.
  • Selected candidates will engage in algorithm development, C/C++ coding for hardware interfaces, and the integration of Software Defined Radio components.
  • This part-time position allows up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during non-academic times without relocation support.

Matching Summary

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** Penn State University is seeking part-time Research Engineering Interns within its Applied Research Laboratory to assist with advanced wireless RF communications systems. The ideal candidates are engineering undergraduates with a strong interest in software development, signal processing, and related fields. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree
  • C/C++ programming for hardware interfaces
  • Interest in software development and signal processing
  • Digital logic and hardware development interest

Nice-to-have

  • FPGA development experience
  • Wireless specifications knowledge like 4G/5G or Wi-Fi
  • MATLAB/LabVIEW modeling and simulation skills
  • Embedded software/hardware debugging experience
  • Cyber security and malware analysis familiarity

Key Requirements

  • Current Penn State employee or student status required for internal application
  • Degree pursuit in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Math
  • Must apply internally via Workday if current employee or student

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