Group 06-66 | SRP Intern | Laser Communications | Summer 2027
About The Position
The Laser Communications Group develops, builds, tests, and operates laser communications systems for a variety of applications and environments. Lasercom offers dramatically increased data rates and enhanced physical security relative to standard radio frequency-based communications systems. The Group has expertise in communications; optics; electro-optics; optical turbulence mitigation; precise pointing control systems; embedded systems; command, control, and telemetry; test set design and fabrication; data analysis; modeling; and simulation. 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 vary based on the current needs of the Group and active programs, as well as the Summer Intern’s technical background and interests. Potential areas of work include software development, embedded systems design, control systems development, fiber optics and photonics, and data analysis.
Requirements
- Candidate for a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate level degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
- Experience working in an fiber optic/photonics laboratory environment
- 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
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- Contribute to efforts as part of a Lasercom prototype build program.
- Take ownership of a technical project to be completed and presented by the end of the internship term.
- Potential areas of work include software development, embedded systems design, control systems development, fiber optics and photonics, and data analysis.
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.
- Hourly pay rates are effective through December 2026 and will be reviewed for Summer 2027. Rates are based on the highest academic year or degree completed before the internship start date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
