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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 1 month ago

Group 07-75 | Summer Research Program Intern | Systems Engineering | Summer 2026

Lexington, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24.50/hr - $43/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a leading research institution focused on national security challenges. The internship offers hands-on experience in Systems Engineering and Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, where interns will assist in developing and testing advanced systems and components.

BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist with payload architecture definition, including optical, mechanical, and electrical subsystems

Help create system-level block diagrams (electrical and/or mechanical)

Conduct environmental hazard analyses for sensitive components

Support integration and test planning activities

Develop and run finite element models using tools such as MSC/PATRAN

Analyze structural and thermal test data

Design components and assemblies using SolidWorks

Create and manage engineering databases

Run software analysis codes to evaluate performance

Qualification

Systems EngineeringMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringFinite Element AnalysisSolidWorksEnvironmental Hazard AnalysisEngineering DatabasesSoftware Analysis Codes

Required

Current students with junior standing or higher in a relevant engineering discipline

Fields of study may include Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautics/Astronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, or a related field

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

Preferred

Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) or computer-aided design (CAD) tools is helpful but not 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.