Applications Engineering - Field Applications Intern

What You'll Do

• ) Develop and showcase wireless, RF, embedded software, and O-RAN proof-of-concept (PoC) solutions that demonstrate new technologies in real-world scenarios.
• Build and execute test setups, including bench measurements, server and network configuration, logging, repeatable test procedures, and basic automation where useful.
• Analyse cellular (5G/6G) and O-RAN system behaviour across radio, O-RU, O-DU, and O-CU interfaces using software tools and lab instrumentation to identify issues, interpret results, and propose next engineering steps.
• Develop embedded and server-side software in C/C++ and/or Python for platform bring-up, data capture, control, integration, automation, and system evaluation.
• Investigate technical questions from internal teams or customers and summarize findings in clear, actionable reports.
• Present technical results to internal stakeholders, and when appropriate, support the team in customer-facing discussions.
• Example Internship Deliverables (4-6 Months) A working PoC demo plus a short technical report (setup, results, limitations, next steps) A repeatable test plan, with optional lightweight automation, for a wireless/RF subsystem or an O-RAN CU/DU integration workflow A graphical user interface coupled with embedded software, server-side software, and hardware A Recommendations brief for a customer-relevant use case (what worked, what did not, what we should do next) Requirements Current Masters or PhD student in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related field (enrolled throughout the internship) Strong academic foundation in wireless communications and embedded software, with an understanding of RF fundamentals and networked systems.
• Familiarity with at least one of: 5G/NR concepts, O-RAN architecture, CU/DU software, Linux networking, SDRs, RF front-end blocks, antennas, satellite communication, beamforming, joint communication and sensing (JCAS/ISAC), or embedded bring-up Experience with embedded Linux, Linux-based servers, networking concepts, microcontrollers, or FPGA/RTL concepts.
• Programming ability in C/C++ and/or Python for embedded development, system integration, lab automation, scripting, or validation Demonstrated hands-on problem-solving through research, projects, labs, or prior internships Clear technical communication: able to explain what you tried, what happened, and what it means Nice to Have AI/ML Experience Experience with lab instrumentation (spectrum analyzer, VNA, signal generator, oscilloscope) Interest in power circuits/subsystems as they relate to communications platforms Prior work with test automation, data analysis, or tooling (e.g., Git, CI basics, MATLAB) What We Offer Close mentorship from experienced Field Applications Engineers Real customer-facing and system-level engineering exposure (wireless/RF + embedded) A defined project with clear milestones and an end-of-internship technical readout A collaborative team environment with strong learning culture For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S.
• Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S.
• Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
• As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
• We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
• Job Req Type: Internship/Cooperative Required Travel: No