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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 3 months ago

Group 07-76 | SRP Intern | Control & Autonomous Systems Engineering | Summer 2026

Lexington, MA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$24.50/hr - $43/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is renowned for its groundbreaking solutions to complex challenges. The Control and Autonomous Systems Engineering Group seeks innovative thinkers for a summer internship focused on embedded hardware and software, with an emphasis on controlling physical objects in real-world applications.

BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Pursuing degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Strong programming skills in a systems language (e.g., C++ or Rust), a numerical analysis language (e.g., Julia, MATLAB, or Python), and a scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, or Lua)

Experience developing in Linux environments

Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualification

C++PythonLinuxRustMATLABJuliaBashFPGAGPURTOSCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Pursuing degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Strong programming skills in a systems language (e.g., C++ or Rust), a numerical analysis language (e.g., Julia, MATLAB, or Python), and a scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, or Lua)

Experience developing in Linux environments

Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Background in satellites, autonomous vehicles, and modern controls

Familiarity with writing software/HDL for highly parallelized hardware (GPU, FPGA)

Experience developing low level drivers

Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lldb, etc

Knowledge of communication and hardware protocols (e.g. UDP, TCP, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI)

Experience with real time software and RTOS

Familiarity with circuit simulation tools such as PSpice and PCB design / layout

Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers and logic analyzers for integration and hardware debugging

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.