National Laboratory of the Rockies · 11 hours ago
Undergraduate/Graduate (Summer) Intern - Cyber Mission Assurance
Golden, CO
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$51K/yr - $82K/yrThe National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a key player in energy systems research and development, focusing on cybersecurity to strengthen the U.S. electric grid. The selected intern will support the Cyber Mission Assurance team in developing intelligent applications for 5G and 6G networks, contributing to advanced network automation and resilience against cyber threats.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design and implement RIC applications:
RApps (non-real-time optimization and policy-driven automation)
XApps (near-real-time RAN control and optimization)
DApps (distributed and domain-specific intelligent network functions)
Develop and enhance NWDAF analytics functions for performance monitoring, prediction, anomaly detection, and optimization
Build AI/ML models for network intelligence (forecasting, classification, reinforcement learning, root-cause analysis)
Implement closed-loop automation workflows using AI insights and RIC control interfaces
Develop cloud-native microservices using containers and Kubernetes
Integrate with O-RAN and 3GPP interfaces (A1, E2, O1, service-based APIs)
Process and analyze large-scale, time-series and streaming network data
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design, testing, and validation
Document software designs, experiments, and technical results
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor's degree program from an accredited institution
Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year
Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master's degree program from an accredited institution
Post Graduate: Earned a master's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year
Graduate + PhD: Completed master's degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution
Currently enrolled in or recently from a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, AI/ML, or a related field; or currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in these fields
Strong programming skills in Python, Go, Java, or C++
Demonstrated knowledge or experience in software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms
Experience working in Linux-based environments, command line, and networking
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with AI-driven systems, distributed software, and telecom networks
Knowledge or experience with data analytics pipelines such as one of the following:(Kafka, Prometheus, Grafana, time-series databases)
Preferred
Knowledge of 5G architecture, O-RAN, RIC, or 3GPP NWDAF concepts
Experience with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
Experience with cloud-native technologies i.e. docker
Exposure to reinforcement learning, graph analytics, or network optimization
Prior experience with telecom data, simulations, or digital twin
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*
Sick leave (where required by law)
Performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component
Relocation expense reimbursement
Company
National Laboratory of the Rockies
The U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for energy systems research and development.
Founded in 1977
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$166.09MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2024-09-04Grant
2023-09-21Grant· $1M
2023-05-22Grant· $150M
Leadership Team
Clay Sumner
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer L.
Chief Financial Officer
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