Ph.D. Intern, 6G Wireless Systems (AI/ML)

About InterDigital

InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq. InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit: https://www.interdigital.com/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out cutting-edge research in radio interface design including physical layer, radio interface architecture and L2-4  protocols for next generation mobile communications systems
• Research, analyze and evaluate cellular systems and develop wireless protocols and algorithm designs using theoretical analysis, link-level, or system-level simulations for beyond 5G / 6G
• Implement wireless protocols and associated algorithms in a MATLAB based system-level simulation testbench to support various features for beyond 5G / 6G
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and/or technical papers surveying state of the art, describing design and development efforts, and presenting evaluation results
• Drive technology generation and disclosure writing and supporting patent applications and downstream support

Qualifications

• Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Strong analytical and research skills. Research experience in wireless communications, and AI/ML with a track record of peer-reviewed publications is highly preferred
• Strong background and experience in wireless communications fundamentals, communication theory, networking and digital signal processing including data processing through PHY, data link layer, network layer and transport layer.
• Successful candidate is expected to have a strong system level and/or link level simulations background  with high proficiency in  MATLAB and source control tool (e.g., GitHub)
• Familiarity with cellular systems standards (3GPP 4G LTE and 5G) is preferred
• Dedicated, result oriented professional with an attitude for getting the job done
• Ability to thrive in an innovative, dynamic, and research-oriented work environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills

Location: Conshohocken, PA ; Melville, NY

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