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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 4 months ago

Group 06-67 | SRP Intern | Optical & Quantum Communications | Summer 2026

Lexington, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24.50/hr - $43/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a research and development facility focused on advanced laser communications technology. As a student intern in the Optical & Quantum Communications Group, you will engage in impactful research on various laser communication systems, including coherent modems and quantum communication networks, while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participate in research that impacts a wide range of space, airborne, or terrestrial laser communications systems

Work on technologies such as coherent modems, integrated photonics, modulation and coding approaches, lasercom terminal development, FPGA development for pointing, acquisition and tracking, software development for lasercom terminals, quantum entanglement, quantum memory, single-photon detector arrays, photon-starved undersea communication terminals, deep space (Mars or Uranus) lasercom missions

Qualification

Laser communicationsOpticsDigital signal processingSystems engineeringDigitalAnalog circuit developmentModulationCoding techniquesFPGA developmentQuantum entanglementQuantum memorySingle-photon detector arraysPhoton-starved communication

Required

Currently enrolled in a degree program (Preferred majors: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aero/Astro, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics). All degree levels (Undergraduate, Master's, and PhD) are welcome to apply

Candidates will have prior experience and/or course work in any of the following areas: systems engineering, digital and analog circuit development, laser communications, optics, modulation and coding techniques, digital signal processing and/or control systems

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance

Benefits

Housing support is available for eligible non-local interns, including access to discounted university housing in Boston and a one-time taxable relocation payment.

Complimentary daily shuttle transportation is provided from Boston-based housing to and from the Lab.