MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 4 months ago
Group 10-07 | SRP Intern | Advanced Capabilities & Systems | Summer 2026
Lexington, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$24.50/hr - $43/hr
Start in 2026 SummerMIT Lincoln Laboratory is an innovative organization focused on addressing national security challenges through advanced technology and systems. The Advanced Capabilities & Systems Group is seeking summer interns to contribute to Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) projects, requiring skills in design, analysis, prototyping, and integration of UAS technologies.
BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Multi-rotor, fixed-wing, or VTOL UAS configuration design
Conceptual-to-preliminary aerodynamic, structural, and flight energy analysis (Tornado, AVL, XFOIL, XROTOR, etc.)
UAS propulsion system component selection, analysis, and testing
Weight-critical structural design
Geometry-primitives to prototype-level CAD workstack
Prototyping fabrication (composite layups, traditional machining, and additive manufacturing)
Printed circuit board design and fabrication
UAS electronics integration (batteries, radios, autopilot, flight termination systems, ESCs, etc.)
UAS autopilot software (ArduPilot, PX4, BetaFlight, etc.) and control tuning
Flight test planning, documentation, and test operations
Qualification
Required
Current BS, MS, or PhD students in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or other similar technical field, coupled with the ability to apply talents to new fields
Demonstrated excellence in communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts in a clear, concise manner to a wide spectrum of audiences
Preferred
Deep experience in at least one – or a breadth of experience in several – of the following: Multi-rotor, fixed-wing, or VTOL UAS configuration design
Conceptual-to-preliminary aerodynamic, structural, and flight energy analysis (Tornado, AVL, XFOIL, XROTOR, etc.)
UAS propulsion system component selection, analysis, and testing
Weight-critical structural design
Geometry-primitives to prototype-level CAD workstack
Prototyping fabrication (composite layups, traditional machining, and additive manufacturing)
Printed circuit board design and fabrication
UAS electronics integration (batteries, radios, autopilot, flight termination systems, ESCs, etc.)
UAS autopilot software (ArduPilot, PX4, BetaFlight, etc.) and control tuning
Flight test planning, documentation, and test operations
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.
Company
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center chartered to apply advanced technology to problems of national security.
Founded in 1951
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Israel Soibelman
Chief Strategy Officer
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