R&D Engineering Intern

Responsibilities

• Research mesh networking for Denied, Disconnected, Intermittent, and Limited-bandwidth (D-DIL) environments
• Analyze LoRaWAN, Meshtastic, Thread, and military tactical data link design principles
• Draft notional message formats optimized for constrained RF links
• Evaluate cluster formation strategies using entropy-based weighting, RSSI, and residual energy trade-offs
• Assess lightweight cryptography for low-power MCUs
• Contribute to the final technical report and follow-on proposal roadmap

Requirements

• Pursuing a Master's or late-stage BS/BA in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Coursework or project experience in at least two of: wireless communications, embedded systems, networking protocols, or applied cryptography
• Comfortable with C/C++ and/or Python for embedded and simulation work
• Strong technical writing skills
• Self-directed with ability to meet weekly milestones remotely
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with LoRa, LoRaWAN, Meshtastic, Thread, BLE, or Zigbee
• Bench prototyping with Semtech SX126x/SX127x, ESP32, STM32, or Nordic SoCs
• Familiarity with mesh routing, TDMA, or SDR experimentation
• Exposure to ns-3, OMNeT++, or similar network simulators
• Interest in defense applications, edge AI, or tactical networking

About the Company

Technergetics is a US-based technology company headquartered in Utica, NY, specializing in cyber technology research, mobile and web applications, quantum computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and AI-enabled edge devices.