# Wi-Fi Research Co-op at Nokia

- Company: [Nokia](https://fa-evmr-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com:443/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/)
- Location: United States
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-11-04
- Apply: https://fa-evmr-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/41022
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/wi-fi-research-co-op-cc38967c

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Develop and test new features for Wi-Fi 9 technology.
- Create and present MAC and PHY concepts for IEEE 802.11bn.
- Draft technical contributions for IEEE 802.11bn standards.
- Run simulations to analyze new algorithms and protocol mechanisms.

What they're looking for:

- Master’s or PhD students in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
- Proficiency in C++, Python, or MATLAB.
- Knowledge of wireless communications and IEEE 802.11be or 802.11bn standards.
- Experience with machine learning and system-level wireless simulations.

## Posting

Number of Positions: 3

Duration: 4 months

Date: January 11-May 21, 2027

Location: Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA

### Education Recommendations

Currently a candidate for a Master’s, or PhD (i.e., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc.) or a related field with an accredited school in US.

- Work closely with an experienced Wi-Fi researcher, develop and evaluate new features for Wi-Fi 9
- Wi-Fi research comprises fundamental systematic research of exploratory nature for the development of next generation Wi-Fi technology, disrupting and superseding conventional approaches.
- Brainstorm and develop innovative MAC and PHY concepts for IEEE 802.11bn (Wi-Fi 8) and present these concepts to your team members.
- Research concepts and technologies for IEEE 802.11bn (Wi-Fi 8) and evaluate these concepts.
- Prepare contributions to IEEE 802.11bn.

- Knowledge of wireless communications, including Wi-Fi MAC and/or PHY technologies.
- Familiarity with IEEE 802.11be and/or IEEE 802.11bn standards.
- Familiarity with machine learning/AI techniques, Python, and an interest in applying AI to wireless networking problems.
- Ability to implement, evaluate, and analyze new algorithms or protocol mechanisms through simulation.
- Experience with wireless link and/or system-level simulations.
- Programming skills in C++, Python, and/or MATLAB.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated curiosity, creativity, and interest in wireless and Wi-Fi technologies.

From Nokia's public posting, laid out for reading by newgrad.ai with the wording unchanged. Check the original before you apply.

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