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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 2 months ago

Group 04-47 | SRP Intern - Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity | Energy Systems | Summer 2026

Lexington, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24.50/hr - $43/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a research and development facility that focuses on enhancing the resilience and efficiency of energy systems. The Energy Systems Group is seeking a summer intern to help design, implement, and test software tools for evaluating the cybersecurity resiliency of critical infrastructure, particularly in energy systems.

BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Rehosting embedded system firmware for security analysis

Reverse engineering of embedded systems or their programming software applications

Creating new protocol parsers for ICS and proprietary network protocols

Utilizing network simulation tools to rapidly create realistic network environments for energy systems

Qualification

C/C++PythonIndustrial control systemsNetwork protocol analysisCybersecurityProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunication

Required

Candidates who are in the process of earning a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline will be considered

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work well both independently and in teams

Effective written and oral communication skills

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

Preferred

Experience in a subset of the following areas is desired:

Programming: C/C++, Python, or Go

Industrial control system protocols: Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP3, OPC, BACnet

Network protocol analysis: Tcpdump, Wireshark, or Zeek

Cybersecurity: Basic cryptographic principles, penetration testing, red team operations, or intrusion detection techniques

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.