Digital Signal Processing Engineering Intern Summer 2026 (EWS104)
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title:Digital Signal Processing Engineer Intern
Clearance Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance (an active clearance is not required)
Minimum Experience: Rising Juniors or Above
Employment Type: Paid Summer Internship
Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cutting-edge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and user-centered design we create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems.
As a DSP Engineering intern you will contribute to the development of advanced multi-channel Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems that support cutting-edge applications in Electronic Warfare (EW) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT). You will be involved in every stage of the product lifecyclefrom initial concept and system design to testing and real-world deploymentgaining hands-on experience in both software and hardware integration. Your work will focus on developing and optimizing digital signal processing (DSP) software using languages such as C/C Rust or CUDA and supporting RF analysis by drawing insights from live signal data. Youll collaborate with engineers to test systems in the lab using instrumentation like spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes and apply your knowledge of RF signals modulation techniques and system performance metrics to improve system functionality. This internship offers the opportunity to work across the full technology stack gaining exposure to exciter transmitter receiver and antenna subsystems while honing your technical communication and time management skills in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
This position builds on the technical foundation and professional behaviors needed for future full-time roles.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Collaborate on the development of multi-channel SDR systems for novel EW and SIGINT solutions.
- Develop and optimize DSP software using C/C Rust or CUDA.
- Participate in all phases of the product lifecyclefrom concept and design through testing and deployment.
- Support RF analysis testing events and draw insights from real-world data.
- Work across the technology stack contributing to both hardware and software integration.
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
- Working knowledge of RF signals and wireless communication principles.
- Experience using lab instrumentation (e.g. spectrum analyzers network analyzers oscilloscopes).
- Understanding of common modulation techniques (e.g. BPSK QPSK QAM).
- Familiarity with exciter transmitter receiver and antenna subsystems.
- Experience using C/C or Python for DSP tasks like signal detection filtering resampling and synchronization.
- Understanding of RF system performance metrics (e.g. Gain Noise Figure Intercept Point).
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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At RII we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. Its one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules health insurance coverage paid time off 401k with a company match paid parental leave access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one and all paid for by RII.
Its all part of another of our core values: Stay human. Its why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters include a community game room pantry massage chair and an escape room among other amenities. Its why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
Research Innovations Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression national origin genetics disability status protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Research Innovations Inc (RII) co-creates RIIdiculously Awesome solutions that make the world safer. We support critical defense, intelligence, and cyber customers with transformative JADC2 technology solutions.
