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RFIC Intern

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The Role

The intern will explore AI-assisted techniques for optimizing optical and electronic link performance, develop models, prototype hardware, and present findings.

Summary Generated by Built In

Number of Position(s): 1

Duration: 10 Weeks

Date: June – August 2026

Location: On-site in Murray Hill, NJ

This summer intern position is within the Opto-Electronic Integration Research Group at Bell Labs, where we are pursuing research into AI-assisted links for performance optimization. The intern project will study AI frameworks that can be applied to circuit design, with an aim to demonstrate feasibility with a hardware prototype.

Responsibilities

As a part of our team, you will:

Explore AI-assisted techniques for optimizing optical and electronic link performance.
Study AI frameworks applicable to advanced circuit design.
Develop models and algorithms to evaluate feasibility of AI-driven design approaches.
Implement and prototype hardware demonstrating key research concepts.
Document findings and present results to the Opto-Electronic Integration Research Group.

Qualifications

Must be enrolled in a PhD program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
Knowledge of analog circuit theory, and IC Design in CMOS or SiGe BiCMOS technologies
Knowledge of AI/ML Concepts
Hands-on experience and expertise in one of the above domains
Programming proficiency in Matlab or Python

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Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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The Strategy and Technology organization drives Nokia’s future innovation by identifying value-creation opportunities, setting a unified company vision, and developing coherent business, technology, and architecture strategies. It establishes a research foundation for new products and solutions while providing critical infrastructure to support secure and effective execution across all Nokia business units.

Nokia Bell Labs, the world-renowned industrial research arm of Nokia has pioneered breakthrough foundational technologies over the past 100 years like the transistor, laser, Unix, and solar cell - shaping modern communications, computing and connectivity. Today, it drives innovation in AI, quantum computing, 6G, and space communications, bridging groundbreaking research to real-world applications with meaningful impact on society. With ten Nobel Prizes and five Turing Awards, Nokia Bell Labs continues to define the future of technology.

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About the Team

Some of our benefits for students in the US:

Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
Professional development events and networking opportunities
Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization
Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond

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Top Skills

Ai/Ml

Cmos

Matlab

Python

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