2026 Summer Jobs at the Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering

The Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering (ELE) conducts research and arranges related courses in the fields of electromagnetics, micro and nanotechnology, radio engineering, and space technology. The department research groups have active national and international collaboration with several institutes and companies. Research groups are working with world-class research facilities and instruments; the largest clean rooms in the Nordic countries are located in the Micro- and nanotechnology centre Micronova.

The ELE department is now looking for Bachelor or Master students for several

SUMMER JOB POSITIONS

How to apply?

To apply for the position, please submit your application including the attachments mentioned below through our online recruitment system by using the link ("Apply Now”) on Aalto University’s web page. Your application should contain:

• CV
• Application letter – please include a brief introduction of yourself and preferred start and end dates for employment
• Transcript of study records

If you are currently employed by Aalto University: Please submit your application directly in the Workday system, using your existing user account (by writing “Find jobs” in the Workday search field).

You can apply for min. 1 and max. 3 of the open positions. You will be asked to prioritize your choices, using the position codes. You will find each position code after the name of the position in the list below - please remember your choices when you move forward with your application.

Depending on the position, the summer job can last for max. 4 months and is carried out between May and September 2026. Please note that these positions are available for Bachelor and Master level students only. The salary starts from 2 180EUR/Month in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities.

If you are interested in any of the positions, we are really looking forward to hearing from you – please submit your application as soon as possible, but latest on 31 January 2026. We will start reviewing candidates immediately, and the positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are found.

In any recruitment process related questions, please contact hr-elec@aalto.fi, including “ELE Summer Jobs 2026” in the email title. In case of questions regarding a specific position, please contact the marked academic personnel.

Please find detailed descriptions of our open positions by research area and group below:

DESIGNER MATERIALS AND DEVICES - Learn more about the research group here
Metasurfaces for Communications [Position code: ASADCHY / TBA_1]

Are you interested in developing the future technologies for wireless communications? Join our research team to explore how current and future mobile communications will be improved in environments optimized using metasurfaces —thin sheets designed to control electromagnetic waves. This position involves theoretical work, full-wave simulations and in-lab measurements, demonstrating the metasurface functionality and obtaining insight of its potential applications. If you are an undergraduate with a passion for theoretical physics, computational modelling, laboratory measurements, or a curiosity about the development of future wireless technologies, this is a unique opportunity to dive deep into emerging research and build skills that are in high demand for future scientific and technological advancements.

Further information: Prof. Viktar Asadchy (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

Nonreciprocal Photonics with Metamaterials [Position code: ASADCHY / TBA_2]

Are you excited by the idea of engineered materials that control electromagnetic waves in ways nature cannot? Join our research team as we investigate nonreciprocal effects in these materials, enabling one-way wave propagation, isolation, and advanced wave-manipulation functionalities.  Our work combines fundamental physics with computational electromagnetics, offering a unique opportunity to see how material design can break conventional symmetry limits and produce novel electromagnetic behaviours. If you are an undergraduate student enthusiastic about electromagnetics, materials science, theoretical physics, numerical simulations, or simply curious about how engineered materials let us manipulate electromagnetic waves at will, this position offers a rare chance to deepen your understanding, develop in-demand skills, and contribute to research shaping the future of electromagnetic technologies.

Further information: Prof. Viktar Asadchy (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION- Learn more about the research group here
Antenna and field measurements for future-generation radio systems [Position code: HANEDA / MEAS]

Do you have a good background in electronics as well as basic experience in practical measurements, such as with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators or in an anechoic chamber? We seek summer trainees to help with various research activities in microwave and Terahertz engineering for future-generation radio systems under the supervision of senior researchers. The trainee will obtain solid experience in practical radio-frequency systems and measurements. For example, in the last year, a summer trainee worked to design, fabricate, and measure antennas for aircraft-to-ground cellular radio link measurements. Another summer trainee programmed a software-defined radio to demonstrate high-data-rate video image transfer between inside and outside a human body for medical applications. Furthermore, there was a large measurement campaign at the Helsinki city center to reveal radio signal coverage of future cellular frequency bands. Some of the works are in collaboration with industry. You can be a Master or Bachelor level student. After the summer work, the trainee may be able to claim credits as a special assignment, a special project or a bachelor’s thesis by summarizing their results into a scientific report. A successful trainee may be able to continue in the fall as a part-time or master’s thesis worker with salary support.

Further information: Prof. Katsuyuki Haneda (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS SENSORS – Learn more about the research group here

Advanced antennas [Position code: VIIKARI / ADVANT]

Do you dream of being a Doctor of Science in the future? Now you can aim towards that goal. We offer an excellent chance to develop your skills with interesting and challenging tasks. You develop antennas for future systems as a part of our research projects in collaboration with other universities and companies both in Finland and internationally. We aim at publishing results as a scientific publication. Your work could include antenna design and characterization using an electromagnetic simulator, antenna prototyping, or measurements. As part of the summer job, you can also complete a special project, a bachelor's thesis, or start a master's thesis.

Further information: Dr. Anu Lehtovuori and Prof. Ville Viikari (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

Millimeter-wave antennas [Position code: VIIKARI / MMWANT]
Millimeter waves will have a vital role in future communication systems, providing the necessary bandwidths for the ever-increasing wireless data transfer demands. Join our research group to develop beam-steerable antennas along with their testing and calibration methods. We offer you engaging and challenging tasks, which can be tailored to suit your interests, skills, and academic level. Your responsibilities may include antenna design using electromagnetic simulation tools or development of calibration and testing algorithms for phased arrays by theoretical studies and practical antenna measurements. As part of your summer job, you will have the opportunity to conduct the experimental part of a special assignment or a Bachelor’s thesis or to work on your Master’s thesis. We seek for excellent students at any level of studies to assist us in addressing current research challenges.

Further information: Dr. Juha Ala-Laurinaho and Prof. Ville Viikari (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

Antenna design for wireless devices [Position code: VIIKARI / ANTDES]

Are you interested in wireless technology and antennas? We offer summer jobs in antenna design, simulation, and measurements for modern wireless devices.

You’ll get to work with advanced antenna arrays that can steer radio waves—key technology for radars, sensing and intelligence applications, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS). These are also key building blocks for future 6G systems, making this a great opportunity to work with cutting-edge topics.

As part of our team, your work may consist of tasks such as: modelling and theoretical analysis (electromagnetic field and circuit theory), running EM or circuit simulations with commercial software, prototyping antennas in ELEC’s workshop, and measuring antennas in our MVG Starlab or radio-wave anechoic chamber.

Depending on your interests, you may also complete the experimental part of a special assignment or Bachelor’s thesis, or work on Master’s thesis during the summer. We welcome motivated students from all study years.

Further information: Senior University Lecturer Jari Holopainen and Prof. Ville Viikari (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT DESIGN (JUSSI RYYNÄNEN GROUP) - Learn more about the research group here

Millimeter-wave Integrated Circuits [Position code: RYYNANEN / mmWaveIC]

The future digitally intensive communication systems, integrated radars and other sensing devices will operate at microwave frequencies. Successful circuit and system design requires scrutinized study on device details, circuit principles, and optimum system-level architectures.  Our research group (Kari Stadius & Jussi Ryynänen) is tackling these challenges and designs state-of-the-art integrated microwave circuits using FinFET and GaN technologies. A summer trainee joins our group and contributes to design and/or measurement campaigns of a specific circuit under guidance of a senior designer. We seek for students that are enthusiastic on high-frequency IC design. You may be at B.Sc. or M.Sc. level, and the tasks will be tailored accordingly. For M.Sc. level students this position can be continued as a Master’s thesis work during fall.

Further information: Kari Stadius (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

Cryogenic temperature devices [Position code: RYYNANEN / JoFET]

Our research group (Kari Stadius & Jussi Ryynänen) is developing device models and integrated electronics for Josephson transistors. If you are keen on nanoelectronics and cryogenic devices, and you have basic knowledge on superconductive electronics, this is an opportunity for you. Your work tasks will revolve around implementation of device models for circuit simulators and development of CAD environment. You need to have basic skills and experience on Linux OS and Matlab. This position is applicable both for B.Sc. and M.Sc. level students.

Further information: Kari Stadius (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

Integrated power Electronics [Position code: RYYNANEN / IPE]

Join us to develop high-voltage integrated electronics! Modern applications, such as electrical vehicles and robots, will become even more intelligent, versatile, and energy efficient with a higher integration level. As a summer trainee you will participate on high-voltage CMOS circuit design and conduct a survey on the latest evolution of technology. You may be at B.Sc. or M.Sc. level, and your tasks will be tailored accordingly.

Further information: Kari Stadius (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT DESIGN (MARKO KOSUNEN GROUP) - Learn more about the research group here
Open-source RISC-V microprocessor and accelerator development [Position code: KOSUNEN / IC_PROCESSING]

Are you the one born with enthusiasm towards programming and microprocessors? This is the dream job for you. RISC-V is an open-source microprocessor instruction set, which has gained enormous interest in academia and industry. In Aalto, Department of Electronics and nanoengineering, Aalto Microelectronics Research Center, we have developed our own open-source RISC-V core implementation that we can use as a controller in our mixed-mode System-on-Chip designs. Simultaneously we provide hands-on education on Digital SoC design to fulfill the rapidly growing need of Finnish electronics industry.

In this work we start from the basics. Successful execution of the work requires willingness to learn fluent Unix working habits, Git version control, shell scripting, Python, and Scala/Chisel programming, complemented with entry level knowledge of analog design tools and methodology. Topic focuses on improving current RISC-V implementation and merging it with digital and analog signal processing, signal processing accelerators, and sensor interfaces possibly advancing to implementation on silicon or verification on FPGA according to your preferences. The position is appropriate for B.Sc. and M.Sc. students eager to learn with a hint of enthusiasm to go where very few has gone before.

Further information: Assoc. Prof. Marko Kosunen (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

Analog building block design with Berkeley Analog Generator [Position code: KOSUNEN / IC_BAG]

The rumors about the death of Analog electronics are premature, as Analog just went Programmatic. If you are willing to learn how to design Analog microelectronics by defining the parametrized implementation with Python, this is the dream job for you.

Analog building blocks are needed in every piece of microelectronics and Systems-on-Chip, like digital circuitry and microprocessors. Programmatic design methodology aims to provide parametrized and optimized analog building blocks for these needs. Berkeley Analog Generator is a design environment recently developed in University of Berkeley which enables analog circuit design by programmatic means. In Aalto Microelectronics Research Center we are looking for pioneer students with enthusiasm to learn to take this new methodology into use. If you want to be a game changer, this is your moment.

In this work we start from basics. Successful execution of the work requires willingness to learn fluent unix working habits, Git version control, shell scripting and Python programming, complemented with entry level knowledge of analog design tools and methodology. Topic focuses on implementation of analog building blocks for A/D converters, sensor interfaces, 5G mmWave circuits, radio transmitters and receivers according to your preferences. The position is appropriate for B.Sc. and M.Sc. students eager to learn new things with devotion to acquire skills of the future.

Further information: Assoc. Prof. Marko Kosunen (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

PHOTONICS - Learn more about the research group here
Manipulating Light at the Nanoscale [Position code: SUN / 2D-NANO]

Explore the Edge of Light and Matter! Join our team to dive into the thrilling world of nanoscale optical research. If you're an undergraduate with a curiosity for physics and a passion for experimental science, this is your chance to work on groundbreaking projects. You'll explore phenomena straight out of science fiction, like light-matter hybridization, and get hands-on experience with advanced optics. This role isn't just a job; it's a gateway to future studies in photonics and a steppingstone to a thrilling career.

Further information: Dr. Jin Zhang, Dr. Nianze Shang and Prof. Zhipei Sun (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

Neuromorphic Computing [Position code: SUN / 2D-COMP]

Be Part of the Next Computing Breakthrough! We’re searching for driven undergraduates ready to revolutionize technology through neuromorphic computing. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects inspired by the human brain, leveraging advanced materials and algorithms to design efficient, brain-like computing systems. This opportunity is perfect for those intrigued by AI, neuroscience, and next-generation computing architectures. Dive into experimental work and develop skills that will set you apart in both industry and academia.

Further information: Dr. Hosseini Shokouh Seyed, Dr. Yufeng Zhang and Prof. Zhipei Sun (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)
 

Cooling Nanomaterial Near Absolute Zero Temperature [Position code: SUN / 2D-0]

Delve into the Chilled Depths of Material Science! We are inviting undergraduates to participate in pioneering research on the optical properties of nanomaterials at near-zero temperatures. This project offers a mix of theoretical study and hands-on laboratory experience, ideal for those fascinated by the mysteries of low-temperature physics and superconductors. It’s more than a job; it’s a journey into the unknown, perfect for setting the stage for a distinguished scientific career.

Further information: Dr. Fida Ali, Dr. Ruihuan Fang and Prof. Zhipei Sun (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

ELECTRON PHYSICS – Learn more about the research group here
High-performance silicon solar cells [Position code: SAVIN / EPG_1]

A recent study shows that solar photovoltaics (PV) will be one of the major job creating technologies resulting in a huge demand for PV experts in the near future.  At Electron Physics Group you have the possibility to become a highly skilled PV expert by joining our international research team that has already obtained record-high solar cell efficiencies and is keen on boosting the performance even further. More specifically, your role is to participate in designing and processing of high-performance silicon solar cells, their electrical and optical characterization as well as related simulations together with globally leading experts both in academia and industry. The exact content of the work will be tailored based on the applicant’s own interests (and skills).

The position is suitable for both Bachelor and Master level students including freshmen. As part of the summer job, it is also possible to carry out the experimental part of either a Micronova special assignment or a Bachelor’s thesis or work on a Master’s thesis. This position is also ideal if you are thinking of continuing towards Doctoral degree.

Further information: Prof. Hele Savin (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

Advanced semiconductor sensors [Position code: SAVIN / EPG_2]

Modern semiconductor sensors have revolutionized multiple technologies including consumer and industrial electronics, telecommunication as well as medical imaging. This is largely due to achievements and scientific breakthroughs made in research. Now you have an opportunity to contribute to this cutting-edge research by becoming part of a research team that develops materials, processes and sensor concepts of the future and is keen on commercializing their research, which is proven by successful spin-off company. More specifically, in this summer job position you can participate in designing and processing high-performance photosensors, their electrical and optical characterization as well as simulations. The exact content of the work will be tailored based on the applicant’s own interests (and skills).

The position is suitable for both Bachelor and Master level students including freshmen. As part of the summer job, it is also possible to carry out the experimental part of either a Micronova special assignment or a Bachelor’s thesis or work on a Master’s thesis. This position is also ideal if you are thinking of continuing towards Doctoral degree.

Further information: D.Sc.(Tech.). Ville Vähänissi (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

MICRO AND QUANTUM SYSTEMS - Learn more about the research group here
Applications of quantum computing in optimization and cryptography [Position code TITTONEN / MQS_1]

One of the main near-term applications of quantum computers is optimization. Several different methods exist from quantum annealing to hybrid quantum-classical algorithms. In our research group we study the application of these methods to various real-world optimization problems. The development of quantum computing has also major consequences for cryptography. On the one hand, quantum computing poses a threat to the current commonly used public-key protocols, such as RSA, due to the existence of efficient quantum algorithms for the discrete logarithm and the factoring problems. On the other hand, quantum computing provides new opportunities for cryptography through the use of quantum computers and channels for encrypting and decrypting data.

Your task during this summer project is to familiarize yourself with the current research and provide implementations of quantum algorithms for research purposes. The applicant is required to have some background in quantum computing at the level of the course ELEC-C9440 Quantum Information. Background in cryptography and/or machine learning is a definite advantage.

Further information: Ph.D Matti Raasakka, Prof. Ilkka Tittonen (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

MSc-Level Summer Research Opportunities in Thermoelectric Materials and Applications [Position code: TITTONEN / MQS_2]

We are seeking enthusiastic MSc-level students in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Chemical Engineering to join research project focused on thermoelectric materials based on 2D materials and III-V nitrides.

Our research focuses on the integration of low-dimensional materials, such as MoS₂, WS₂, and MoTe₂, and III-V nitride semiconductors (e.g., GaN and AlN) to develop high-performance thermoelectric materials for energy harvesting and cooling applications. Our goal is to optimize thermoelectric properties like Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity, and maybe thermal conductivity. The work specifically explores nanoscale engineering techniques, such as atomic layer deposition (ALD), and chemical vapor deposition (CVD), to fabricate and optimize thermoelectric materials. By tailoring parameters like grain size, crystallinity, and composition.

The role involves practical experiments to synthesize innovative thermoelectric nanomaterials and physical property characterization (electrical conductivity, Seebeck coefficient, and thermal conductivity measurements). Depending on the candidate’s preferences, the focus can be on either developing new materials or their energy applications.

This opportunity can be even extended to a thesis work.

Further information: M.Sc. Priyanka Goel (preferred contact), Ph.D. Ramesh Raju and Prof. Ilkka Tittonen (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)

ORGANIC ELECTRONICS – Learn more about the research group here
Organic Devices: Materials and Interfaces [Position code: SOLDANO / ORGANIC]

The Organic Electronics Group is looking for a curious and talented student, preferably at MSc level, for the Summer 2026.

The field of Organic Electronics exploits organic molecules and their optical and electronic properties to develop functional electronic devices. You will contribute to the advance of organic thin film transistor, thus a relevant background in semiconductor physics or similar is highly desired. Your role will be to fabricate thin films (dielectrics and semiconductors), fabricate and characterize electronic devices to understand fundamental physical phenomena. Experimental work includes growth of materials, studies of surfaces, device fabrication and characterization.

Further information: Prof. Caterina Soldano (firstname.surname@aalto.fi)
Group website: Organic Electronics – at Aalto University

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