Research Intern - PhD students

Research Intern – PhD students

Must have completed MS and be in your PhD program
Combination of electronics, signal processing, and circuit design skills
Understanding of analog and digital circuits
Knowledge of RF electronics
Experience with op-amps, filters, oscillators, and mixers
Understanding Fourier Transform
Knowledge of waveform generation techniques
Concepts of modulation and demodulation
Signal amplitude, phase, and frequency analysis
Working with bandwidth, resolution, and dynamic range
Ability to conceptualize signal flow (e.g., from antenna to output display)
Knowledge of key components: RF Front-End (LNA, Mixer, LO), IF (Intermediate Frequency) Section, ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter), Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Unit, Display/Interface Module
Experience with schematic capture software
Understanding of PCB layout considerations for RF circuits
Knowledge of grounding, shielding, and impedance matching
Familiarity with FPGA, DSP, or microcontrollers for real-time processing
Programming in C/C++ or Python
Experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers
Understanding of signal integrity, noise reduction, and error handling
Working with MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice, or ADS (Advanced Design System)
Ability to simulate and analyze RF circuits and signal processing algorithms
Ability to integrate different hardware and software components
Debugging skills using logic analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators.

Work in a team of 3-4 interns
Participate in a design competition to develop measurement instrument
Conduct teardown analysis and innovative ground-up design
Receive guidance from a Coach/Mentor on product functionality and technical information
Deliver architecture design, block-level design, or schematic design
Create early prototypes
Internship duration of 3 months, with an option to extend up to 6-9 months
Accommodation sponsored by the company for interns during the project.

No preferred qualifications provided.