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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 3 months ago

Group 95 | SRP Intern | Space Systems Analysis and Test | Summer 2026

Lexington, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24.50/hr - $43/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is engaged in predicting and evaluating threats to space capabilities while developing innovative solutions for national security. The SRP Intern role focuses on working with the optical field site team on projects related to camera systems, image processing algorithms, and data analysis, providing students with hands-on research experience and mentorship.

BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Integrating and testing new camera systems on telescopes

Developing and implementing image processing algorithms

Contributing to the development and optimization of automation processes

Collaborating on software development projects related to data acquisition and remote sensing sensor data analysis

Participating in data collection and analysis

Documenting project progress and results

Preparing and delivering a final presentation

Qualification

PythonC++MATLABImage processingData analysisCollaborationDocumentationPresentation skills

Required

Applicants should be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Astronomy, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

This is a 100% in-person position

Reliable personal transport is required as work will be done at the optical field site located in Westford, MA

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.