FY26 Intern - Spectrum Engineering Intern – 6G Systems - 6 months, Germany, Italy

Company

Qualcomm Europe, Inc. Italy Branch Office

Job Area

Interns Group, Interns Group > Interim Intern

General Summary

Over the past 40 years, Qualcomm has been leading the mobile innovation, transforming how the world connects, computes and communicates. The Standards team in Qualcomm has been at the forefront of driving innovations and shaping the ecosystem from CDMA to 3G UMTS, 4G LTE, LTE Advanced, and now 5G, 6G and machine learning (ML) applications to wireless communications. The candidate will focus on spectrum engineering studies, aiming at identifying new spectrum opportunities for 6G cellular systems. The candidate will develop systems level studies, including analysis of coexistence across different radio access technologies in the same spectrum. The intern will be paired with a mentor with visibility to the host project and team, will receive support from the manager and have access to the entire Qualcomm employee community to ensure success.

Role Overview And Responsibilities

• Analysis of wireless systems operating in new frequency spectrum under study for deployment of the next generation cellular system (i.e., 6G).
• Develop system level studies to assess the compatibility between the next generation cellular system and incumbent systems.
• Develop and analyze coexistence techniques for co‑channel operation across different radio access technologies.

Preferred Qualifications & Background

• You are currently enrolled in a Ph.D. or Master’s degree course in one of the following majors: Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering.
• You will be available for 6 months between March and November 2025.

Expertise And Technical Skills

• Advanced programming skills in MATLAB/Python are required; skill in other languages (C/C++) is a plus.
• Organizational, communication and editorial skills in English are required.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with a focus on knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Your Background And Theoretical Knowledge

• Solid knowledge of radio communication theory and digital signal processing.
• Basic knowledge of information theory, coding theory, adaptive filtering, signal detection and estimation, optimization theory, machine learning, deep learning theory, networked and mobile computing environments, and their applications to Wireless Communications.
• Familiarity with design, analysis and simulation of PHY and/or MAC layers, Radio Access Network and/or Core Network design, interference and mobility management in Radio Access Networks, with focus on 3GPP and IEEE radio access standards.
• References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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