Student Placement Software Engineer - 3GPP 5G and 6G Technologies

You will be contributing to leading-edge, real-life projects. You will experience the full software lifecycle in a dynamic, fast-paced and supportive work environment, including previous placement students and industry experts. What our previous placement students say: “My experience at Rohde & Schwarz was invaluable. I had the opportunity to work with a talented team on cutting-edge technology, and it was a fantastic environment for both professional and personal growth. I loved working with the team. A very good learning experience.”

Your tasks

• As a member of one of our 3GPP technologies teams, your key responsibilities will include:
• Supporting the design and implementation of specific 3GPP 5G protocol conformance features and toolsets.
• Supporting the design and implementation of 3GPP stack features, tests, and tools.
• Involvement in design and development of tools and features leading towards 6G.
• Investigating and resolving customer requests related to 3GPP 5G protocol stack.
• Learning about the development of complex software applications using C++ and Python, including testing strategies.
• Collaborating with industry experts in the UK and Germany to gain knowledge of cutting-edge wireless and telecommunication technologies, RF engineering, and AI/ML.
• Working independently or collaboratively in a dynamic environment as part of a larger team, depending on your current tasks.
• Gaining hands-on experience with AI/ML and its application in development and customer projects.
• Contributing to the 5G standardisation process through close collaboration with 3GPP experts.
• Participating in ongoing process improvement and innovation initiatives within the team.

Your Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, you will need:
• To be studying for a degree in electronic engineering, computer science, AI/ML, or a related STEM field with programming modules.
• Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming (e.g., C++ or similar).
• Some understanding of wireless telecommunications would be advantageous
• Some experience of using AI tools would be advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! Ideally, you should apply online with the reference number and include:

• An interview day is being planned for the 16th November. This will be an “in-person” group interview being held at our offices in Fleet, Hampshire.
• Your CV - tell us about your academic and professional activities
• Cover Letter - let us know why you are interested in an industry placement with Rohde and Schwarz.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the recruiting contact below.

We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with and without disabilities. We offer an inclusive work environment where all individuals can develop their skills and talents regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, worldview, age, sexual orientation, identity, and other characteristics.