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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 20 hours ago

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

Lexington, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24.50/hr - $43/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is involved in the development and enhancement of missile defense technology. The group seeks graduate-level summer interns to contribute to projects related to their mission, working alongside technical staff on various 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

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++PythonMATLABApplied MathematicsComputer SciencePhysicsMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceSignal ProcessingControl Systems TheoryData StructuresAlgorithmsNeural NetsSensor FusionRadarInfraredIRRFAutonomous SystemsFormal MethodsSignal Analysis

Required

Pursuing a MS or PhD 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.