Group 36 | SRP Intern - Graduate | Integrated Missile Defense Technology | Summer 2026 (Huntsville, AL, US)
About The Position
The Integrated Missile Defense Technology Group supports the Missile Defense Agency in the development, deployment, testing, and enhancement of the Missile Defense that defends the United States, deployed forces, and allies from missile attacks. We are focused on advancing the Missile Defense elements to keep pace with rapidly evolving threats. Our staff are involved in the development and integration of these elements from the analysis and characterization of the worldwide missile threat to fielding of new capabilities. To achieve this, we perform system and component engineering, algorithm development, advanced technology prototyping, and validation of performance by means of testing and analysis. The group seeks a graduate level summer intern to contribute to a number of challenging projects in our Huntsville Field Site, related to our mission. Interns will be partnered with technical staff as they work on issues that leverage their competencies. Projects may be worked on individually or in teams depending on the skills of the candidates. The successful candidates will be pursuing a MS or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or a similar STEM degree. Competencies desired in any combination of the following areas: C++, C, MATLAB, Python, physics, applied math, engineering, computer science, radar, infrared, IR, RF, autonomous systems, control systems theory, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data structures, algorithms, signal processing, signal analysis, formal methods, neural nets, and sensor fusion. The Summer Research Program offers students the chance to apply their academic knowledge to real-world national security challenges while working alongside leading scientists and engineers. As an SRP intern, you'll engage in hands-on research, receive dedicated mentorship, and take part in professional development opportunities including workshops, tech talks, and networking events-all while building connections within a vibrant community of peers. Internships are typically 10-12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates, typically May through early August. 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.
Requirements
- pursuing a MS or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or a similar STEM degree
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- C++
- C
- MATLAB
- Python
- physics
- applied math
- engineering
- computer science
- radar
- infrared
- IR
- RF
- autonomous systems
- control systems theory
- artificial intelligence
- machine learning
- data structures
- algorithms
- signal processing
- signal analysis
- formal methods
- neural nets
- sensor fusion
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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
