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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 3 months ago

Group 05-57 | SRP Intern | Cyber Operations and Analysis Technology | 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 focused on national security challenges. The Cyber Operations and Analysis Technology Group is seeking a summer research intern to assist in developing advanced technologies for cyber security and operational systems, involving analysis, technology development, and software building.

BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Help create advanced technologies for ensuring security and resiliency of next-generation mission-critical and/or cyber operational systems

Perform analysis, develop technology, and/or build software

Work with a principal investigator and other seasoned researchers, having considerable autonomy and independence on research tasks, but also many collaborative work opportunities

Qualification

PythonJavaCyber securityData analysisTeam collaboration

Required

Candidates should be working toward a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Security, Math, Data Science, or AI, or a related field

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of technical team

Demonstrated interest in cyber security or cyber operations

Interest in and ability to analyze a problem including collecting and evaluating data and presenting your analysis and findings to the rest of the team

Experience with Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar

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.