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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 2 months ago

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

Huntsville, AL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24.50/hr - $43/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is focused on advancing missile defense technology to protect the United States and its allies. The role involves contributing to challenging projects related to missile defense while working alongside technical staff and gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Work on issues that leverage competencies in technical areas related to missile defense

Engage in hands-on research, receive dedicated mentorship, and take part in professional development opportunities

Qualification

C++PythonMATLABApplied MathematicsComputer SciencePhysicsArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningSignal ProcessingControl Systems TheoryData StructuresAlgorithmsSensor FusionNeural NetsSignal AnalysisRadarInfraredRFAutonomous Systems

Required

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

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance

U.S. citizenship is required

Preferred

Competencies 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

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.