Aerospace Communications Research Intern

Position: Aerospace Communications Research Intern
Duration: 10 weeks
Date: June 3rd - August 9, 2024
Location: Onsite

The team you'll be part of

Within Bell Labs Solutions Research, you will be working with the team developing technologies for cellular communications for space applications.  In particular, you will be part of the team working to deploy the first LTE/4G network on the Moon. One key area is the study and modeling of ionizing radiation impacts on electronics.

Education Recommendations

You are currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Physics with an accredited school in the U.S, preferably as PhD student. Minimum GPA 3.0.

You will join a team working on wireless communications solutions for space applications, researching ionizing radiation.

As part of our team, you will:

• Work on ionizing radiation studies for wireless communications systems
• Modeling the impact on ionizing radiation on different space deployments
• Research means to mitigate the impact of ionizing radiation on wireless electronics

We are looking for people like us: you love to work with state-of-the-art technologies, look for ways to apply results to real-life systems, and always keep an eye on delivering high-quality work. In addition, you communicate well and can thrive in a highly dynamic environment with fast-changing goals and technologies.

You have:

• Strong understanding of the fundamental physics behind ionizing radiation
• Strong understanding of methods, solutions, and applications used in the aerospace industry to mitigate ionizing radiation impacts
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills

It would be nice if you also had:

• Prior experience working in an aerospace industry
• Prior experience working on solutions to mitigate ionizing radiation impacts on electronics

Why we're awesome

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs, and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Company Culture: We believe our people are our greatest asset and we aim to foster a fun, challenging, positive, and inclusive work environment. We offer 1-on-1 mentorship, learning and development opportunities, global impact and interaction, and flexible work/life balance.

Meaningful Co-op/ Internship Term: During your term, you will have the opportunity to test out the latest technologies and work on innovative projects that could leave a global impact. You get to use skills learned in the classroom and apply it to real work situations while gaining professional hands-on experience.

See you this Summer 2024!

*Disclaimer: Benefits do not apply to student, intern, or Co-op positions.  Specific terms and conditions for internships and co-op programs will be outlined separately.