Fiber Broadband Research Intern

NOKIA
$24.85 -$68.00 USD per hour
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance

Nov 08, 2024
Position: Fiber Broadband Research Intern Number of Position(s): 1 Duration: 10 Weeks Date: June 2 - August 8, 2025 Location: Onsite, Murray Hill, New Jersey The team you'll be part of Nokia Bell Labs is building the future of human experience and our interns will have the opportunity to learn from and work with industry leading experts, who solve the most formidable challenges confronting our world through disruptive innovation and research. You will join the Fixed Networks team, which has a proven record of inventing record-breaking access technologies and enriching Nokia's product portfolio. Our team innovates on end-to-end system design as well as on building blocks of the physical layer of next-generation communication technologies, fixed-mobile convergence and new access system use cases by employing a range of skills including optical experimentation, digital signal processing, and opto-electronic hardware design. Education Recommendations Currently a candidate for a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field, preferably with an accredited school in the US. As part of our team, you will: Learn about Passive Optical Networks (PON), a cost-effective optical access technology that delivers broadband access to end-users. Explore inventive ways to realize higher speed optical access networks to support the increasing bandwidth and stringent demands of future applications. Research topics of interest include optical experimentation to characterize novel components, simulation of new access architectures, the use of coherent and digital signal processing in PONs, applications based on artificial intelligence, error correction schemes, and new sub-system architectures. A positive and open mindset and a strong drive to succeed You will get exposed to: Telecommunication systems and technologies Experimental lab setups and high-end test equipment Digital Signal Processing in the field of telecommunication (e.g., equalization, modulation, filtering, error correction, LMS algorithms) Simulation tools and programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++) It would be nice if you also had: Demonstrated early research results through journal papers or other industry recognition Come create the technology that helps the world act together Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world. We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work What we offer Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered. Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality: One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg Workplace Pride Global Benchmark At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed. Additional Information US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to: Corporate Retirement Savings Plan Health and dental benefits Short-term disability, and long-term disability Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) Paid time off for holidays and Vacation Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Assistance Plan Adoption assistance Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program The above benefits exclude students. Disclaimer for US/Canada Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.( Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role) All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.