Internship FPGA Development for RF and SDR

Softwaredefined radios (SDRs) are crucial in wireless prototyping and research due to their flexibility and adaptability. They allow researchers to implement and test new communication protocols and algorithms on top of a platform combining flexibility of software with the parallel processing capabilities of FPGAs. This accelerates development cycles reduces costs and enables rapid experimentation with various wireless technologies making SDRs indispensable for advancing wireless communication.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• You will build up knowledge drive development and contribute to our open source SDR platform by developing example applications for our RF NetworkonChip (RFNoC) development framework:

• Developing Custom FPGA Modules: creating and integrating new IP blocks for specific signal processing tasks

• FPGA Image Building: generating and testing custom FPGA images tailored to specific applications

• HighThroughput DSP: applying existing highthroughput digital signal processing algorithms

• CrossPlatform Integration: integrating FPGA functionality into C and Python programs for versatile application development

Who You Are:

You are passionate about technology and data processing and like to learn and work with the latest software defined radio technologies and equipment.

You take time to ask questions and define the problem and make learning a priority.

You prepare content for communication that is impactful and get in touch with mentors with questions to help drive progress and completion of goals and tasks.

For this Role You Will Need:

• Ongoing academic studies in Information System Technology Electrical Engineering Computer Science or comparable field of studies (from 4th semester)

• Basic knowledge in FPGA development workflows.

• Basic familiarity with Linux operating systems

• Basic knowledge in C/C or Python

• Courage to independently research an SDRrelated problem

• Good command of spoken and written English and/or German

• Availability for 6 months starting in October 2025

• This internship must be a mandatory part of your studies

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• You have some experience in FPGA development using languages like Verilog / SystemVerilog or VHDL

• You have some prior experience with using softwaredefined radios

• You have experience working in opensource software development projects

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. Youll 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 daytoday 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

Ms. Nataliia Verbylo

Am Waldschloesschen 2

01099 Dresden

Germany