R&D Intern, Wireless Systems Engineer

About the Role

The Intern – Wireless Systems Engineer reports to the R&D Director on the Communications Systems team. This role involves working with experts in wireless communications, DSP, and networking to design, simulate, analyze, and implement solutions for challenging RF environments. This is a full-time, on-site internship at Silvus Technologies’ HQ in West LA.

Key Responsibilities

• Algorithm and protocol design and parameterization for wireless systems projects.
• Simulate and evaluate communication systems and signal-processing algorithms.
• Hands-on work with Silvus radio products and Research & Development prototypes.
• System testing and characterization, including:
• Use of lab equipment for signal generation, channel emulation, spectrum analysis, etc.
• Use of custom test utilities and data capture/analysis scripts.
• Field test planning and execution.
• Generate technical documentation and presentations.
• Opportunities for skill development as projects progress.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• In-progress Bachelor's degree or in-progress Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Basic understanding of Communication Transmission Methods.
• Basic understanding of digital signal processing.
• Exposure to Linear Algebra (Eigenvectors).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• MATLAB coding experience (Preferred).
• Understanding of Statistics and Probability applied to communication signal processing (Preferred).
• Understanding of Physical Layer Signal Processing including optimal detection (Preferred).
• Familiarity with OFDM and MIMO systems (Preferred).

Qualifications

• In-progress Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of communication transmission methods.
• Basic understanding of digital signal processing.
• Exposure to Linear Algebra (Eigenvectors).
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Office environment.
• Outdoor environment for demos.
• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens in field tests/demonstrations.
• Required to lift equipment up to 20 lbs for demonstrations and testing.
• Required to perform bending and reaching movements.
• Required to kneel or squat to access lower shelves.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs when receiving incoming part shipments.
• Walking/Moving in labs.