5G SA O-RAN Test Bed Co-Op (Engineering Co-Op)

This is a full-time, in-person role at our Woburn, MA office. We are ideally seeking someone who can start in January 2027.

Are you interested in exploring the future of wireless communications and gaining hands-on experience with next generation 5G technologies? At STR, interns work alongside experienced engineers and software developers on meaningful projects that address challenging technical problems related to national security.

Our internship program gives you the opportunity to gain practical engineering experience, learn from experienced mentors, and develop skills in open-source software, Linux-based networking, and wireless communications. You’ll work in a collaborative engineering environment while contributing to the development and integration of emerging 5G technologies.

As part of the intelligence team, you’ll help establish and maintain a 5G Standalone (SA) Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) test bed using open-source software, including the Linux Foundation’s O-CU/DU and complementary components. You’ll gain hands-on experience configuring network and RAN components, integrating core-network systems, automating test-bed deployments, and troubleshooting interoperability challenges.

• →Assist the team in establishing and maintaining a 5G Standalone (SA) O-RAN test bed using open-source software.
• →Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based networking and Radio Access Network (RAN) components.
• →Collaborate with the software development team to integrate core-network and O-RAN components.
• →Develop scripts and automation tools to support repeatable test-bed setup and configuration.
• →Troubleshoot networking, integration, and interoperability issues across system components.
• →Document system configurations, test procedures, troubleshooting processes, and experimental results.
• →Participate in hands-on lab experimentation and learn about emerging 5G technologies and open-source wireless systems.

• Currently pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, telecommunications, or a related technical discipline.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Comfortable working in a Linux-based development environment.
• Some experience with Python or shell scripting.
• Interest in 5G wireless communications, Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN), and open-source software.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively with software developers and engineering teams.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of STR’s work and clearance requirements.