About the role#
The Cyber Mission Assurance team is seeking interns to build intelligent, data-driven applications for 5G and emerging 6G networks. You will join a research environment focused on developing cloud-native, microservice-based systems that apply machine learning to real network data. This role contributes to the development of autonomous networks through the creation of RIC applications and NWDAF-based analytics.
What you'll do#
- Design and implement RIC applications including rApps, xApps, and dApps.
- Develop NWDAF analytics functions for performance monitoring, prediction, anomaly detection, and optimization.
- Build AI/ML models for network intelligence such as forecasting, classification, reinforcement learning, and root-cause analysis.
- Implement closed-loop automation workflows using AI insights and RIC control interfaces.
- Develop cloud-native microservices using containers and Kubernetes.
- Integrate with O-RAN and 3GPP interfaces.
- Process and analyze large-scale, time-series and streaming network data.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design, testing, and validation.
- Document software designs, experiments, and technical results.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program, or completion of such a degree within the past 12 months.
- Enrollment as a PhD student for those who have completed a master’s degree.
- A minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average.
- Degree pursuit in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, AI/ML, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Go, Java, or C++.
- Demonstrated knowledge of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms.
- Experience with Linux-based environments, command line, and networking.
- Knowledge of AI-driven systems, distributed software, and telecom networks.
- Experience with data analytics pipelines such as Kafka, Prometheus, Grafana, or time-series databases.
Location & details#
- Location: Golden, Colorado.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About National Renewable Energy Laboratory
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory operates as the primary national laboratory for the United States Department of Energy focused on energy systems research. Founded in 1977, the organization conducts research in energy efficiency, basic science, and energy security. It maintains a staff of approximately 3,751 employees. The laboratory is based in Golden, Colorado.
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