Strategic & Long-Range Communications Intern (Summer 2027) - Group 61

MIT Lincoln Laboratory•Lexington, MA
•$44•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic and Long-Range Communications Group develops new system concepts and techniques to support the US Government’s most critical communications needs. The Group specializes in RF communications in multi-domain applications (ground, sea, air, and space) for global assured connectivity in the presence of adversary interference and interception threats. The Group leverages its expertise in communications system analysis, digital signal processing, RF technology, rapid prototyping, and field experimentation to research, develop, characterize, and demonstrate new capabilities. The Group is seeking talented and enthusiastic summer research interns to engage in modeling & simulation, analysis and/or implementation of RF communications systems. Specific project work may include system analysis, signal processing modelling and analysis; GPP, GPU, or FPGA development; system test and measurement in a benchtop environment; or system characterization in fielded environments.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Experience or coursework in wireless communications systems, information theory, analog circuit design, embedded software design, and/or digital signal processing is desired.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in modeling & simulation, analysis and/or implementation of RF communications systems.
  • System analysis.
  • Signal processing modelling and analysis.
  • GPP, GPU, or FPGA development.
  • System test and measurement in a benchtop environment.
  • System characterization in fielded environments.

Benefits

  • Housing support is available for eligible non-local interns
  • 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
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