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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 3 months ago

Group 03-33 | SRP Intern | Advanced Sensor Systems and Test Beds | Summer 2026

Lexington, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24.50/hr - $43/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a research and development center that focuses on advanced sensor systems and test beds. They are seeking a Summer 2026 intern to assist in designing, building, and testing sensors while working on various technical projects related to national security challenges.

BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist the team in interconnected efforts related to sensor and test bed design and operation

Work with hardware doing trade studies, designing specific components, or testing system performance

Build control code for radar positioners, optimize data processing algorithms, or provide data analysis tools for field operators

Perform high-level analysis of existing data sets or help model tests to plan experiments

Qualification

PythonC++MATLABGit version controlCADStatistical analysisEffective organizational skillsTeamworkWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Current enrollment in a program working toward a BS, MS, or PhD degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or other technical fields

Minimum 3.5 GPA strongly desired

Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment

Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills

Experience with the appropriate design and analysis tools in your area of interest. For example: Git version control, CI/CD, Python, C++, Julia, if interested in software; CAD, ANSYS, FEKO, SolidWorks, if interested in hardware, RF design, or electromagnetics; Statistical analysis methods, R, Minitab, if interested in analysis; Test equipment operation, troubleshooting, equipment schematics, if interested in experimental work

MATLAB or Numeric/Scientific Python skills are desired

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

U.S. citizenship is required

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.