Northeastern University 5G Engineering Co-Op

Verizon

Sep 22, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on Jan 08
Off-cycle Internship
Engineering
Boston, +1

Requirements

You must be currently enrolled in a qualifying bachelor’s degree program at Northeastern University and be in good academic standing to be considered.
You’re a motivated self-starter. Never satisfied with the status quo, you’re always trying to perform at your personal best. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable, and work well in varying environments. Learning quickly is personally rewarding and inspires you to take smart risks.
You’ll need to have:
Ability to participate in our 6-month co-op that takes place from January 8, 2024-June 28, 2024 working a full-time schedule.
Current enrollment in a Northeastern University Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, Wireless Technologies, High-Frequency Design, Artificial Intelligence or related major with an expected completion date between December 2024 and May 2025.
Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
Willingness to travel and work in an assigned Verizon office.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
Previous Internship or Co-Op experience.
Completed coursework in calculus, physics, and/or probability/statistics.
Experience with data analytics, data science and computer programming for analysis and automation.
Demonstrated independent thinking, relationship management and attention to detail.
Demonstrated strong analytical, communication, leadership and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-moving, team environment.

Responsibilities

As a Co-Op with the 5G Engineering team, some of the projects you may work on could enhance your skills in one or more of the following areas:
5G Technology.
NFV (Network Functions Virtualization).
Using network analysis equipment to ensure network quality and regulatory standards at our network tower locations.
Resolving real world problems and customer issues by identifying, triaging, and troubleshooting customer issues on-location.
Providing solutions to technical issues associated with radio frequency engineering products.
Interacting with engineering, product groups and finance to design and implement cost effective solutions for a wireless network.
Working in cross-functional teams.
Developing your professional network within Verizon.
Collaborating with team members to analyze and evaluate options to optimize network coverage to improve our customer's experience.
Understanding wireless technology on a deeper protocol and procedures level and its applications (use cases).

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