Applications Engineer Intern - Wireless Communications, Embedded Software & O-RAN

Are you a problem solver looking for a hands-on internship position with a market-leading company that will help develop your career and reward you intellectually and professionally?

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Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

At ADI, you will learn from the brightest minds who are here to help you grow and succeed. During your internship, you will make an impact through work on meaningful projects alongside a team of experts. Collaborating with colleagues in an environment of respect and responsibility, you will create connections that will become a part of your professional network.

ADI’s culture values aligned goals, work-life balance, continuous and life-long learning opportunities, and shared rewards. The internship program features various lunch-and-learn topics and social events with other interns and full-time employees.

At ADI, our goal is to develop our interns so they are the first to be considered for full-time roles.

Apply now for the opportunity to grow your career and help innovate ahead of what’s possible.

Applications Engineering Intern (Wireless Communications, Embedded Software & O-RAN) Internship/Working Student (Masters/PhD)

Location

Munich On Site

About the Role

Wireless, RF, and embedded software prototypes are among the fastest ways we learn what will work in the field. This internship places you alongside a Field Applications team working on real customer and internal challenges spanning cellular (5G/6G), O-RAN systems, CU/DU server-level integration, RF system bring-up, embedded Linux, software validation, and application-level development. Mentorship and structured check-ins are built in, and you will be expected to drive an applied technical project to a clear outcome by the end of the internship.

What You will Work On (Core Responsibilities)

• Develop and showcase wireless, RF, embedded software, and O-RAN proof-of-concept (PoC) solutions that demonstrate new technologies in real-world scenarios.
• Build and execute test setups, including bench measurements, server and network configuration, logging, repeatable test procedures, and basic automation where useful.
• Analyse cellular (5G/6G) and O-RAN system behaviour across radio, O-RU, O-DU, and O-CU interfaces using software tools and lab instrumentation to identify issues, interpret results, and propose next engineering steps.
• Develop embedded and server-side software in C/C++ and/or Python for platform bring-up, data capture, control, integration, automation, and system evaluation.

• Investigate technical questions from internal teams or customers and summarize findings in clear, actionable reports.
• Present technical results to internal stakeholders, and when appropriate, support the team in customer-facing discussions.

Example Internship Deliverables (4-6 Months)

• A working PoC demo plus a short technical report (setup, results, limitations, next steps)

• A repeatable test plan, with optional lightweight automation, for a wireless/RF subsystem or an O-RAN CU/DU integration workflow
• A graphical user interface coupled with embedded software, server-side software, and hardware

• A Recommendations brief for a customer-relevant use case (what worked, what did not, what we should do next)

Requirements

• Current Masters or PhD student in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related field (enrolled throughout the internship)
• Strong academic foundation in wireless communications and embedded software, with an understanding of RF fundamentals and networked systems.
• Familiarity with at least one of: 5G/NR concepts, O-RAN architecture, CU/DU software, Linux networking, SDRs, RF front-end blocks, antennas, satellite communication, beamforming, joint communication and sensing (JCAS/ISAC), or embedded bring-up
• Experience with embedded Linux, Linux-based servers, networking concepts, microcontrollers, or FPGA/RTL concepts.
• Programming ability in C/C++ and/or Python for embedded development, system integration, lab automation, scripting, or validation

• Demonstrated hands-on problem-solving through research, projects, labs, or prior internships
• Clear technical communication: able to explain what you tried, what happened, and what it means

Nice to Have

• AI/ML Experience
• Experience with lab instrumentation (spectrum analyzer, VNA, signal generator, oscilloscope)
• Interest in power circuits/subsystems as they relate to communications platforms
• Prior work with test automation, data analysis, or tooling (e.g., Git, CI basics, MATLAB)

What We Offer

• Close mentorship from experienced Field Applications Engineers
• Real customer-facing and system-level engineering exposure (wireless/RF + embedded)
• A defined project with clear milestones and an end-of-internship technical readout
• A collaborative team environment with strong learning culture

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Internship/CooperativeRequired Travel: No