Internship: 6G Wireless Communications Prototyping

Internship: 6G Wireless Communications Prototyping

Job Description

The deployment of 5G is ongoing, and the focus of researchers in academia and industry is already shifting to the 6th generation of wireless communications. As with 5G, NI wants to be on the leading edge and is preparing for the next technology wave.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Working on a prototyping system for 6G Wireless Communications Research
• Plan, set up, and conduct measurement campaigns and experiments
• Implement compelling demonstrators and Proof of Concepts for 6G communication systems to be showcased at conferences

Who You Are:

• You work effectively in a group environment, problem-solve, diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions.
• You prepare content for communication that is impactful and reach out to mentors with questions to help drive progress and completion of goals and tasks.
• You are passionate about wireless technology and like to learn and work with the latest test and measurement techniques and equipment.

For this Role, You Will Need:

• Ongoing academic studies in electrical engineering or computer science with a focus on communication systems (from 4th semester)
• Basic knowledge in
  • Linux, Python, and C programming
  • Digital signal processing (e.g., OFDM)
  • Wireless Communications
• Interest in hands‑on experimentation and prototyping
• Self‑organized and structured working style
• Good command of spoken and written English and/or German
• Availability for 6 months starting in April 2026
• This internship must be a mandatory part of your studies

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Basic knowledge in Machine Learning

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:

• Experience in improving technology day by day
• 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.

National Instruments Dresden GmbH

Ms. Nataliia Verbylo

Am Waldschloesschen 2

01099 Dresden

Germany