Group 07-71 | SRP Intern | Mechanical Engineering | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Group provides innovative mechanical solutions for a wide range of advanced technologies. Our work has been in the areas of laser communication, high-energy lasers, telescopes, biomechanical materials, hypersonics, and radars, for systems deployed on ground, maritime, air- and space-borne platforms. We have expertise in precision engineering, opto-mechanisms, electronics packaging, large structures, composite materials, and additive manufacturing. We are the Engineering Division's center for 3D design and data management, and are involved in every step of a program's execution from conceptual design to system integration and test. The group seeks a summer research program intern to assist technical staff members with cutting-edge research and program execution in the Mechanical/Aerospace engineering.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program of study in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautics/Astronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Physics.
• Completed Mechanics of Materials or equivalent class.

Nice To Haves

• CAD experience.
• Finite element analysis experience.
• Prototyping experience.

Responsibilities

• Engineering design including concept development using CAD software to make part models, generating drawings, and ensuring proper fabrication of parts.
• Structural analysis including creating and running finite element models, analyzing model results, structural or thermal testing, and creating databases.
• Hands-on work including prototyping, 3D printing, assembly, integration and testing of mechanical, opto-mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems. Testing duties may include test design, execution, and data analysis.

Benefits

• Opportunity to generate real-world impact to national security and broader society.
• Exposure to a broad and deep range of technologies, expertise, and senior government stakeholders.
• Strong culture of team success through individual growth including technical and professional development courses.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Diverse workplace with an emphasis on work-life balance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Housing support for eligible non-local interns.
• Complimentary daily shuttle transportation from Boston-based housing to and from the Lab.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees