About the role#
The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative is seeking students to assist with the CCI xG Testbed. You will work with a research team focused on wireless communication networks and autonomous systems. This role involves hands-on work with hardware and software in a laboratory setting. You will collaborate with researchers at Virginia Tech and external partners in government and industry.
What you'll do#
- Deploy, implement, and integrate hardware and software within the testbed architecture.
- Maintain and support the testbed network infrastructure.
- Develop and update the CCI xG Testbed webpage.
- Support use case demonstrations and assist other researchers.
- Deliver technical reports and presentations based on your work.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a junior or senior undergraduate student in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
- Experience with computer networking and wireless communication.
- Proficiency in software development using languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, or MatLab.
- Familiarity with signal propagation, radio communication, and machine learning.
- Knowledge of 5G technologies, including network virtualization, mobile edge computing, or cloud computing.
- Understanding of the Internet of Things.
Location & details#
- Location: Arlington, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, hourly.
- Sponsorship: We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship.
- Requirement: A criminal conviction check is required for the successful candidate.
About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public research university based in Blacksburg, Virginia. Founded in 1872, the institution serves 31,000 students across 215 degree programs. It manages a research portfolio of $450 million. The university employs over 15,000 people and maintains multiple locations across the state.
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