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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 3 months ago

Group 36 | SRP Intern - Undergraduate | Integrated Missile Defense Technology | Summer 2026

Lexington, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24.50/hr - $43/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is focused on advancing missile defense technologies to protect the United States and its allies. They are seeking undergraduate interns for the summer to work on various challenging projects related to missile defense, partnering with technical staff to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges.

BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contribute to a number of challenging projects related to the mission of Integrated Missile Defense Technology Group

Partner with technical staff to work on issues that leverage their competencies

Work on projects individually or in teams depending on the skills of the candidates

Qualification

C++PythonMATLABMachine LearningSignal ProcessingControl Systems TheoryArtificial IntelligenceData StructuresAlgorithmsNeural NetsSensor FusionPhysicsApplied MathComputer ScienceRadarInfraredRFAutonomous SystemsSignal AnalysisFormal Methods

Required

Pursuing a BS in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or a similar STEM degree

Competencies desired in any combination of the following areas: C++, C, MATLAB, Python, physics, applied math, engineering, computer science, radar, infrared, IR, RF, autonomous systems, control systems theory, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data structures, algorithms, signal processing, signal analysis, formal methods, neural nets, and sensor fusion

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.