Wireless System Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

As a technology leader, NXP is re-imagining how we connect and interact with our advanced portfolio of wireless solutions. Our in-house experts build on decades of leadership in RF technology to not only guide the ongoing expansion of wireless, but also innovate across the entirety of the wireless spectrum. From such short range technologies like NFC and Ultra-Wideband, and Wi-Fi 7/8, the NXP team is driving global market adoption of these cutting-edge technologies. When combined with the processing power of the EdgeVerse platform, NXP is uniquely positioned to enable smart connected devices for IoT, industrial, auto and communication infrastructure applications—making lives easier, safer, and more convenient.

Joining the NXP Wireless Connectivity team means you will have unparalleled opportunities to develop the best-in-class products with the latest IEEE standards in advanced processing nodes; it means you will work with a group of passionate and talented engineers to tackle the most crucial tasks leading the next-generation of innovations including Wi-Fi 7/8 technologies.

NXP’s Wireless Connectivity team has an open and inclusive work environment that promotes excellence, innovation, collaboration, and integrity. An expanding business comes with tremendous career opportunities which will challenge and grow your talents. If you are ready to start the next chapter of your career in the wireless area, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to join a world leader in this technology.

NXPs’ Wireless Connectivity team currently have job opening(s) in the following area(s):

2026 Intern, wireless system team

As an intern for the wireless system engineering team, the candidate will participate in the research and development of advanced wireless technology.

The candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Design and development of advanced wireless LAN technologies

- Develop simulations using Matlab or C++ to verify the new features

- Work closely with the rest of system team or hardware design teams to analyze the data and brainstorm the enhancement for next generation products.

Required Qualifications:

- PhD or Master Candidate in Electrical Engineering or a related field

- Must understand the fundamentals of signal processing and digital communications

- Must understand the fundamentals of mmWave communications

- Must understand the fundamentals of wireless sensing

- Must be fluent in MATLAB, C/C++

- Desirable to be familiar with IEEE WLAN 802.11 standards

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:

$64,480 to $107,500 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.

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