Master Thesis Proposal: Hardware-Accelerated Raytracing for Radio Communication and Radar

Company Description

AFRY is a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, with a global reach. We accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society. With 19,000 experts in infrastructure, industry, energy, and digitalisation, we create sustainable solutions for generations to come.

Many of our employees started their journey at AFRY through their thesis work. It’s a great opportunity to build valuable relationships and explore future career paths.

Job Description

• Location: Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
• Start: Spring 2026
• Workload: Full-time (30 ECTS)
• Language: English
• Number of students: 2
• Thesis Topic

We are looking for two master's students to explore hardware-accelerated raytracing in the context of radio communication and radar systems. The goal is to improve the accuracy of multipath modeling in large-scale simulations. These enhanced simulations can then be used to train machine learning models for signal interception and tracking — with applications in civil radar, communication systems, and defense technologies.

Thesis Tasks

You Will Work Collaboratively To:

• Investigate existing raytracing techniques and their applicability to radio wave propagation.
• Explore hardware acceleration (e.g., GPU-based computing) for large-scale simulations.
• Develop a prototype or simulation framework for modeling multipath effects.
• Evaluate the realism and performance of the simulation.
• Suggest how the results can be used to train ML models for signal tracking.
• You will be supported by a dedicated supervisor and have access to AFRY’s expertise in product development and signal processing.

Qualifications

We are looking for two students in their final year of a relevant master’s program. You can apply individually or together with a partner.

• Suggested master programs: Engineering Physics, Embedded Systems, Computer Science with focus on Graphics or High-Performance Computing, Electrical Engineering, Data Science with specialization in Signal Processing or Electronics, Systems, Control and Robotics,

Required Qualifications:

• Strong interest in computer graphics, parallel computing, and hardware acceleration.
• Solid programming skills (e.g., C++, Python, CUDA, or similar).
• Analytical mindset and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication skills in English (spoken and written).
• You are enrolled at a Swedish university and can work primarily from AFRY’s office in Solna.

Additional Information

How To Apply

Please submit your CV, and a short motivation letter. If applying with a partner, please mention their name in your application.

• Kontaktperson för frågor:
• Maja Lindqvist
• Recruitment Partner
• maja.lindqvist@afry.com

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.