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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 3 months ago

Group 06-66 | SRP Intern | Laser Communications | Summer 2026

Lexington, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24.50/hr - $43/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory, located in Lexington, Massachusetts, is a research and development center focused on national security. The Summer Intern in the Laser Communications Group will contribute to a prototype build program and take ownership of a technical project, with responsibilities including software development, embedded system design, and data analysis.

BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Summer Intern will contribute to efforts as part of a Lasercom prototype build program, and will take ownership of a technical project to be completed and presented by the end of the internship term

Specific responsibilities will be determined based on the current needs of the Group and active programs, and influenced by the technical background and interests of the Summer Intern

Basic responsibilities may include software development, embedded system design, control systems development, and data analysis

Qualification

Embedded systemsC/C++PythonControl systemsDigital circuit designAnalog circuit designSignal processingLinux operating systemsData analysisCommunication skills

Required

Candidate for a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate level degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Ability to quickly learn new technical areas and apply that knowledge effectively to solve challenging mission problems

Demonstrated excellent communication skills. The ability to articulate solutions to engineers in other disciplines who possess little understanding of software and/or electronic systems

Either: Proficiency with embedded systems, control, digital and analog circuit design and testing or proficiency with C/C++, Python, or similar language

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

Preferred

Background in signal processing for real systems and model-based simulations

Background in Linux real-time operating systems

Strong understanding of software interfaces with hardware peripherals and serial data interfaces

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.