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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 2 months ago

Group 04-47 | SRP Intern - Power System Modeling | 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 energy systems for both civilian and defense applications. The summer intern will work on developing power distribution system models to support reliable power delivery, engaging in hands-on research and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop power distribution system models to understand how generation sources can be best designed to support reliable power delivery

Develop distribution system models in virtual simulation environments as well as in a hardware-in-the-loop platform

Qualification

Power systems knowledgePython scriptingMATLABMATLAB SimulinkPower flow simulation toolsProblem-solving skillsDetail orientedEffective communication

Required

Candidates who are in the process of earning a B.S., M.S., and or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, mathematics, or other engineering discipline will be considered

Preliminary coursework in power systems, power flow, and knowledge of power system controls

Fluency with Python scripting, MATLAB, and MATLAB Simulink

Exposure to modern power systems concepts and challenges (e.g., energy storage or renewable energy integration and protection)

Strong problem-solving skills

Detail oriented, able to multi-task, and have the ability to work autonomously for subsets of the summer

Effective written and oral communications skills in technical environments

Familiarity with power flow simulation tools, most notably, EasyPower

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.