About the role#
This internship focuses on UWB Radar Modem technology. You will work on signal processing, algorithm development, and real-hardware prototyping. You will contribute to sensing technologies for industrial IoT, robotics, and mobile applications by applying mathematical modeling and experimentation to complex technical problems.
What you'll do#
- Research, develop, and evaluate signal-processing and ML algorithms for UWB Radar applications.
- Build simulation, algorithm-development, and data-analysis tools.
- Design and conduct laboratory experiments, collect radar measurements, and analyze system performance.
- Develop tools for measurement automation, data collection, and chip or system validation.
- Prototype and demonstrate new sensing capabilities using real-world radar data and hardware.
- Document results and communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and demonstrations.
- Collaborate with engineers across systems, algorithms, RF, hardware, software, and applications teams.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Strong foundation in digital signal processing, signals and systems, communication theory, linear algebra, or probability.
- Programming experience with Python, MATLAB, or C/C++.
- Ability to translate mathematical concepts into simulations and working implementations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
- Preferred: Experience in machine learning applied to sensing, embedded or real-time signal-processing, laboratory measurements, or RF test equipment.
- Preferred: Coursework or technical projects in radar, wireless systems, sensing, or localization.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Irvine, California.
- This is an on-site position requiring 40 hours per week.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Candidates must be returning to school or graduating at the conclusion of the internship term.
- The annual base salary range for this position is $64,400 to $109,800.
About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors is a public company that operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Founded in 2006, the company produces processors, microcontrollers, and sensors for the automotive, industrial, and mobile markets. It maintains operations in over 30 countries with a workforce of more than 22,000 employees. In 2024, the company reported annual revenue of 12.61 billion dollars.
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