INTERNSHIP DETAILS

RF Cyber Lab Intern

CompanyCarnegie Mellon University
LocationPittsburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Develop and refine novel detection and classification techniques for RF signals across various architectures. Collect and prepare sample RF data and develop additional signal processing algorithms.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
106
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
Apply Now →

You'll be redirected to
the company's application page

About The Company
The Language Technologies Institute at the Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science educates the leaders of tomorrow and performs groundbreaking research in the areas of Natural Language Processing and Computational Linguistics; Information Extraction, Summarization & Question Answering; Information Retrieval, Text Mining & Analytics; Knowledge Representation, Reasoning & Acquisition; Language Technologies for Education; Machine Learning; Machine Translation; Multimodal Computing and Interaction; Speech Processing; and Spoken Interfaces & Dialogue Processing.
About the Role

What We Do: The SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering, computer security, and process improvement. The SEI works closely with defense and government organizations, industry, and academia to continually improve software-intensive systems. Our core purpose is to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities and develop or acquire the right software, defect free, within budget and on time, every time.  The core purpose here isn’t helping someone achieve software process nirvana though – we want highly resilient RF communications in contested environments.

Position Summary: We seek an intern with knowledge of temporal neural network design as well as the fundamentals of digital signal processing to help develop and refine novel detection and classification techniques of RF signals across various architectures.

Requirements:

  • Enrolled in a masters or other post-graduate program

  • Have a bachelors in electrical or computer engineering

  • Previously taken or enrolled in CMU 18-743 or equivalent

  • Engagement with CMU-NCA Lab

  • Ability to work in a lab as needed on the CMU Pittsburgh campus

  • You will be subject to a background check and must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Signal processing fundamentals

  • Artificial neural networks design and implementation

  • Spiking temporal neural network implementation

  • Strong programming ability and analytical skills

Job Function Breakdown:

70% Development and analysis of RF signal detection and classification
20% Collection, preparation, collation of sample RF data for processing
10% Development of other signal processing algorithms and systems
TOTAL = 100%

Position in office 5 days a week.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Non-CMU Students

Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information: 

  • Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. 

  • Click here to view a listing of employee benefits

  • Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. 

  • Statement of Assurance

Key Skills
Signal ProcessingArtificial Neural NetworksSpiking Temporal Neural NetworksRF Signal DetectionRF Signal ClassificationProgrammingAnalytical SkillsDigital Signal Processing
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyScience & ResearchSoftwareSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Medical InsurancePrescription InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceRetirement Savings ProgramTuition BenefitsPaid Time OffObserved HolidaysLife InsuranceAccidental Death and Disability InsurancePittsburgh Regional Transit Bus PassFamily Concierge TeamFitness Center Access