Optical Engineering Intern - Optical Specialist (Summer 2027) - Group 78

MIT Lincoln Laboratory • Lexington, MA

4d • $25 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The Optical Engineering Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a specialized group of 30+ Optical Engineers and Optical Specialists/Technicians. We collaborate with Mission Divisions across the Laboratory taking cutting-edge concepts and applying all aspects of the optical engineering discipline to the development of prototype satellite, airborne, and terrestrial optical systems. Our employees work within the entire optical system development life-cycle. Our Engineering efforts support key mission areas including: Space control, Communication systems, Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems, Electro-optical technologies, Biotechnology, Tactical systems, Homeland protection, Air and missile defense, Earth Science and Astronomy. In addition to large-scale projects, the Optical Engineering group acquires funding and conducts basic research on ideas generated from engineers within our group. MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) which conducts groundbreaking R&D to solve problems that are critical not only to national security, but to the advancement of science itself. For agile thinkers excited by the freedom to develop and execute novel ideas and test them in sophisticated real-world environments, Lincoln Laboratory offers abundant opportunities and resources, as well as a collaborative work environment across many disciplines. Join some of the world’s best engineers by visiting: www.ll.mit.edu.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a qualified Optical Technology career program, and have completed at least one year.
• Demonstrated experience working in teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to document your work and follow written procedures.
• Comfortable handling optics and working with common optical-mechanical hardware.
• Have used some optical tooling (interferometers, alignment scopes, profilometers, inspection microscopes, and/or theodolites).
• Familiarity with optical fabrication techniques and specifications.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, due to the unique nature of our work.
• Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply all aspects of the optical engineering discipline to the development of prototype satellite, airborne, and terrestrial optical systems.
• Work within the entire optical system development life-cycle.
• Engage in hands-on research.
• Take part in professional development opportunities including workshops, tech talks, and networking events.

Benefits

• Housing support is available for eligible non-local interns, including access to discounted university housing in Boston.
• A one-time taxable relocation payment.
• Complimentary daily shuttle transportation is provided from Boston-based housing to and from the Lab.
• Hourly pay rates are provided.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed