2026 Intern, Next-Gen Connectivity & Sensing Research (Summer)

<p><strong>Lab Summary:</strong>&nbsp;The Standards &amp; Mobility Innovation team is committed to developing technologies that enable ubiquitous access to information and provide immersive multimedia experiences for mobility users. Our research focuses on:</p> <ul> <li>Wireless standards and technology, including 5G/6G, Wi-Fi, FiRa/UWB, MPEG, AOM, CSA Matter, CSA ACWG, CCC, etc</li> <li>RF &amp; fast prototyping of 5G and IEEE 802 wireless systems and/or use cases</li> <li>Multimedia standards and technology, including VR, HDR, and All-IP delivery</li> <li>IoT standards and Smart Home connectivity/sensing technology</li> </ul> <p><strong>Position Summary:</strong>&nbsp; Join the SMI lab of Samsung Research America to contribute to the development of Samsung's vision of the next generation of wireless communication and sensing technology.</p> <p><strong>Position Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Perform research for next-generation wireless connectivity and/or sensing solutions and systems, with a focus on the needs for mobile and smart home products</li> <li>Take conceptual ideas and convert them into technical requirements and specifications of new features</li> <li>Design, implement, and verify algorithms, via simulations or prototyping, based on technical requirements and specifications</li> <li>Work within cross-functional, cross-divisional teams and assist in the design, analysis and performance evaluation from concept to completion</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Currently pursuing a PhD in EE / ECE or within a relevant field</li> <li>Solid background in wireless communication areas such as modulation, channel coding, digital signal processing, wireless communication systems design, filter theory, FFTs, synchronization, detection, equalization, MIMO, semantic communication, etc.</li> <li>Familiarity with wireless connectivity standards, such as Wi-Fi, is preferred</li> <li>Familiarity with network traffic analysis and network security is preferred</li> <li>Solid background in sensing technologies and solution development, e.g., radar, LiDAR, acoustic sensing, wireless CSI sensing, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electromyogram (EMG), Electrooculogram (EOG), etc.</li> <li>Excellent working knowledge using Python and Python-based ML modules such as Scikit-learn, Keras, Tensorflow, Keras-RL, PyTorch, and Pandas libraries</li> <li>Experience implementing machine learning algorithms for solving challenging problems, preferably in wireless connectivity and/or sensing system design</li> <li>Proven skills in the simulation of cellular network or connectivity technologies, to derive tradeoffs and to predict performance in diverse channel conditions</li> <li>Experience in system or link-level simulations</li> <li>Ability to clearly define high-level requirements and criteria to be used in the evaluation of air interface technology alternatives</li> <li>Excellent verbal communication and writing skills to effectively represent the derived results and technical concepts developed in the course of the work</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The hourly pay rate range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the hourly pay rate range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.</div><div class="title">Hourly Pay Rate Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$44</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$59 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Additional Information </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Disclosure of Trade Secrets</span></p> <p>Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. 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