Communications and Signal Processing Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 {A}

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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Position Overview:

ARKA Group L.P. is seeking a Communications and Signal Processing Engineering Intern who is passionate about working closely with customers to solve difficult mission-critical challenges. This position entails the design and implementation of modems and related algorithms, in a software-defined radio environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work with ARKA engineers to develop and test Software Defined Radio (SDR) waveforms and software for ground and space applications
• Model algorithms and waveforms in Python and/or Matlab and deploy them in a C/C++ environment
• Write test scripts and create test signals to validate new modem and coding blocks
• Review your work with DSP and Software engineers
• Present your research, models and test results to other Engineers

Basic Qualifications:

• Enrolled in bachelor’s or master’s degree program in electrical engineering (or equivalent) with an emphasis in communications systems, coding and digital signal processing
• Solid understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) for things such as filter design and frequency analysis
• Basic understanding of modern communication systems, including digital communications, source and channel coding, detection, equalization, timing and carrier recovery, and common forms of feedforward estimation
• Experience with the use of lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power supplies and digital multi-meters
• Experience with algorithm and channel modeling in Matlab, Python or similar
• Basic knowledge of C/C++ programming
• All candidates must be U.S. Citizens
• May need to obtain and maintain a security clearance for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of satellite communications and TT&C applications
• Knowledge of satellite air interface standards, such as the various DVB and CCDS specifications
• Basic understanding of carrier and symbol acquisition, including phase locked loops (PLLs), open loop maximum likelihood (ML) estimation, and other common estimation techniques
• Pay Range: $23.00/hr - $29.00/hr
• The application window will close in 30 days for this position.
• Location: Colorado Springs, CO

This position is based out of ARKA’s Colorado Springs, CO campus. If you like city life, but also enjoy the great outdoors, Colorado Springs is the place for you. The city rests at the base of Pikes Peak. The 14,115-foot summit is just one of dozens of area attractions, including scenic trains, museums, parks, a zoo and more. With a mild climate and plenty of sunshine, the Springs boasts some of the state’s best recreation opportunities. The city is also known for its robust high-tech and sports industries. We are home to the U.S. Air Force Academy and four military bases and with the Olympic Training Center and dozens of sports federations nearby, it’s common to spot world-class athletes around town.

When you choose to join the ARKA Student Program, you will:

• Gain hands-on experience in your chosen field and share your unique ideas and creative problem-solving skills to help us continue our legacy of innovation
• Flourish and seamlessly develop great relationships with co-workers
• Network with students from other universities
• Participate in activities that support our local communities
• Work alongside our talented team, including employees who started as interns or co-ops
• Enjoy companywide employee activities
• Receive competitive compensation and paid holidays

Ehs/Environmental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

Itc & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information. If you are not a U.S. Person, any offer is contingent upon the Company's ability to obtain a special license granting you access. This could take several months. You will not be able to begin employment until such license is obtained.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-Employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.