Internship: Software Defined Radio (SDR) Engineer (Undergraduate Level)

City/State: Colorado Springs, CO.
This is not a remote position; our 2024 interns will work on-site in the Caliola office located at 1045 Elkton Drive, Colorado Springs, CO Type and Schedule: Temporary, Seasonal Internship, Hourly, Non-Exempt Hourly Pay Range: $20 – $30 an hour.
The candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location will determine the final compensation for this role.
Program Duration: Our internship cohort will begin on or about 1 Jun 2024 – 3 Aug 2024 (negotiable).
Housing: Dormitory housing options may be available and paid for by Caliola for our summer 2024 internship participants ages 18+.
Move in date of June 1, 2024, with a move our date of August 3, 2024.
Hello Colorado: There may be an opportunity to participate in Hello Colorado program sponsored by Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC.
This program allows you to attend professional development programs and connect with professionals in the COS area.
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation.
Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Additional Compensation: There is no additional compensation for this position.
Employee Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.
About Us: Caliola is a woman-owned small business that is improving and protecting our Nation's way of life through secure communications.
This is an opportunity to join a dedicated, rapidly growing, and inclusive team.
Our mission is to provide technical solutions and services for secure and resilient communications.
Our core values are: I3 for C3 – Insight, Innovation, and Integrity for Command, Control, and Communications We offer a flexible, collaborative, and open culture that is unusual in the defense industry.
Joining Caliola will give you the opportunity to learn from experienced technical leaders in the field, as well as defense domain experts with decades of knowledge and broad access.
Our success depends on not just knowing how to solve today's problems, but also on anticipating the problems that our customers will need solved tomorrow.
Position Description: Caliola's Software Defined Radio (SDR) Engineer Intern will support the development of novel wireless communications technologies and products by applying a combination of algorithm development, Radio Frequency capabilities, and digital signal processing.
They also support the design, development, and implementation of embedded software for wireless communications technologies and products.
SDR Engineer Interns work under the supervision of seasoned PhDs and other seasoned professionals across multiple projects within multiple business areas.
Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and leaders across the entire organization and have an assigned mentor, dedicated to their success.
Technical Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and prototype innovative new technologies to implement software defined radio systems and test novel algorithms in GNU Radio.
• Develop plans for SDR operational testing to demonstrate performance in communication and networking systems.
• Optimize and refine SDR algorithms and implementations to meet evolving operational needs.
• Work with Systems Engineers to define requirements for realizing new signal processing algorithms.
What We Require: • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, with at least a 3.
0 GPA.
• Knowledge of wireless communications theory.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.
S.
Government.
Security clearances may only be granted to U.
S.
citizens.
In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
What We Value: • Experience in developing communication system components for SDR frameworks like GNU Radio.
• Fluency in Python and/or C++.
• Foundational knowledge of and experience with OSI layers of communication or networking systems.
• Knowledgeable of version control software (e.
g.
, GIT) and unit testing experience.
• Experience with network emulation software (e.
g.
, NS3 simulator or similar).
Expression of Interest: By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities at Caliola Engineering.
Should a match be identified between your skillset and Caliola's requirements for this or a future opening, you may be contacted.
At Caliola, we believe that true innovation can only occur when teammates bring their authentic selves to collaborate in a supportive, encouraging environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.