Internship: Software Defined Radio - Application and Demo Development
Dresden
InternshipDresdenStarting in April 2025, our radio development team in Dresden offers an opportunity for an
Intern (m/f/d): Software Defined Radio - Application and Demo Development
We have radio equipment and development tools - you help us show others what they are capable of. Whether it’s a receiver algorithm or a neat graphical user interface - you program the radio demo that gets others as excited about software defined radios as we are.
Now, there is a demo, and nobody knows about it. What a shame! But we’re not worried– you are a creative mind with tons of ideas on how to create demo videos for social media or physical demo setups for conferences and fairs.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Depending on interests and prior experience you are either working in one or both of the following areas:
- Developing radio application examples, e.g., in Python or GNU Radio, using NIs USRPs (software defined radios). Extension to FPGA programming is an option
- Creating demo videos for social media, demo setups and posters for conferences
Who You Are:
- You are passionate about wireless technology and signal processing and like to learn and work with the latest software defined radio techniques and equipment.
- You enjoy sharing and imparting knowledge.
- You are a creative mind with tons of ideas on how to create demos and videos.
For this Role, You Will Need:
- Academic studies in Electrical Engineering, Information System Technology, Media Computer Science or comparable field of studies (from 4th semester)
- Basic understanding and interest in digital signal processing and wireless communications
- Presentation mindset – you care about getting others excited about content and you know how to do that
- You have already developed applications in Python or C++ or similar (Verilog is a plus but no must)
- You have created videos that get the message through
- Good command of spoken and written English and/or German
- Compulsory internship (internship duration: 4 - 6 months)
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- You are a radio enthusiast who has already developed applications using SDRs
- Your social media profile or video references speak for themselves
Our Offer to You:
We attach great importance to your development, so we want to make sure that you not only find a challenging job with us, but also a workplace that is supportive and rewarding. You'll receive structured onboarding as well as dedicated support from professional mentors.
Practical expertise imparted:
- Opportunity to work with the latest measurement techniques and equipment
- Get insight into how day-to-day business looks like for an engineer
- Work in an international R&D team
In addition, you can expect a variety of attractive employee benefits:
- Fair compensation
- Flexible working hours
- Team events and free drinks, fruits, and veggies
We are committed to providing an inclusive, open, and welcoming workplace environment for people, helping all to make the most of their professional potential.
Are you interested?
If so, we look forward to receiving your application via our application portal, including motivation letter, CV, compulsory internship certificate from your university internship or examination office, most recent certificates and grade transcripts.
NI Dresden is the R&D Center in the field of wireless communications, with a special focus on development of software and hardware that is used both, for testing and for measurement of 5G communications systems.
In other words: NI Dresden is actively shaping the future of wireless communication.