We’re looking for passionate engineering students for a hands-on UWB Radar Modem internship combining signal processing, ML, algorithm development, simulation, experimental validation, and real-hardware prototyping. Your Responsibilities Research, develop, and evaluate signal-processing and ML algorithms for UWB Radar applications. Build simulation, algorithm-development, and data-analysis tools. Design and conduct laboratory experiments, collect radar measurements, and analyze system performance. Develop tools for measurement automation, data collection, and chip/system validation. Prototype and demonstrate new sensing capabilities using real-world radar data and hardware. Document results and communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and demonstrations. Collaborate with engineers across systems, algorithms, RF, hardware, software, and applications teams. Your Profile Minimum Qualifications Currently pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering Strong foundation in digital signal processing, signals and systems, communication theory, linear algebra, probability, or related areas. Programming experience with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar languages. Ability to translate mathematical concepts into simulations and working implementations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment. Nice to Have Experience in one or more of the following is a plus: Machine learning applied to sensing or signal-processing problems Embedded or real-time signal-processing implementation Laboratory measurements, RF test equipment, or hardware experimentation. Research, coursework, or technical projects in signal processing, radar, wireless systems, sensing, machine learning, localization, or related areas. Prior UWB or radar experience is not required. Strong fundamentals and demonstrated ability to solve challenging technical problems are equally valuable. Location & Internship Eligibility This role is based in our Irvine, California office. Interns should expect to work on-site five days per week to enable close collaboration and hands-on laboratory work. The internship is 40 hours per week. Candidates must meet NXP's internship eligibility requirements, including applicable student-status and graduation-date requirements. Why Join Us? Work on real technology: Contribute to UWB Radar and sensing technologies for industrial IoT, robotics, mobile, and emerging applications. Solve hard problems: Apply signal processing, ML, mathematical modeling, and experimentation to problems where the solution is not always known. Build and test: Go beyond simulation by working with radar hardware, collecting real-world data, and developing working prototypes. Learn from experts: Work alongside engineers with expertise spanning UWB, radar, RF, algorithms, hardware, software, and ML. Make an impact: Contribute to technology investigations, algorithms, prototypes, and future product concepts. In order to be considered for a summer internship with NXP you must be returning to school or graduating at the conclusion of the internship term. If you are graduating prior to July 2027 please apply to Entry Level full-time roles. The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles. Company benefits include health. dental, and vision insurance. 401(k), and paid leave. Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is: $64,400 to $109,800 annually More information about NXP in the United States... NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. #LI-e41b NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.

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