About the role#
This is a full-time, on-site co-op position based in Woburn, Massachusetts. You will join the Machine Intelligence for Networked Domains team during the Winter 2027 term. You will work alongside engineers to build and test 5G technologies, gaining hands-on experience with open-source wireless systems and national security projects.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain a 5G Standalone (SA) O-RAN test bed using open-source software.
- Install, configure, and manage Linux-based networking and Radio Access Network (RAN) components.
- Partner with software developers to integrate core-network and O-RAN systems.
- Write scripts and automation tools to make test-bed setups repeatable.
- Troubleshoot networking, integration, and interoperability issues.
- Document system configurations, test procedures, and experimental results.
- Conduct hands-on lab experiments to learn about emerging 5G technologies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, telecommunications, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts and protocols.
- Experience working in a Linux environment.
- Familiarity with Python or shell scripting.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- A desire to learn and work collaboratively with engineering teams.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Woburn, MA.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position with an hourly range of $25.20 to $54.00.
About STR
STR is a technology company founded in 2010 that focuses on sensor signal processing, machine learning, and cybersecurity. Based in Woburn, Massachusetts, the firm operates as an employee-owned organization with over 1,000 employees. It develops analytics toolsets and sensing systems for national security applications. The company maintains multiple office locations across the United States.
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