Summer Research Program Graduate Intern 2027, Tactical Defense Systems (Group 10-08)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory • Lexington, MA

10d

About The Position

The Tactical Defense Systems Group studies air defense issues, including air vehicle survivability, U.S. Air Force aircraft vulnerability to weapons systems, electronic countermeasures, and air surveillance for homeland defense. The group conducts flight, field, and laboratory tests using instrumented aircraft and ground systems, develops testing hardware and prototypes, and analyzes collected data in comparison with models.

The summer intern will assist engineering staff with advanced concept demonstrations involving data analysis, algorithm development, software development, and digital signal processing. At the conclusion of the demonstrations, the intern may document and present results to the group.

The Summer Research Program provides hands-on research on national security challenges, mentorship, and professional development opportunities such as workshops, tech talks, and networking events. Internships are typically 10–12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates, generally from May through early August. Housing support may be available for eligible non-local interns, including access to discounted university housing in Boston and a one-time taxable relocation payment. Daily shuttle transportation is provided between Boston-based housing and the Lab.

Hourly compensation depends on the highest academic year or degree completed before the internship begins, ranging from $25.00 to $43.50 per hour. The selected candidate will undergo a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Have hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: software development, graphical user interface development, real-time software, MATLAB or C++ programming, FPGA programming, digital design, digital signal processing, image processing, data analysis, or artificial intelligence/machine learning.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Submit to a pre-employment background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in software development, graphical user interface development, real-time software, MATLAB or C++ programming, FPGA programming, digital design, digital signal processing, image processing, data analysis, or artificial intelligence/machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering staff with advanced concept demonstrations in data analysis, algorithm development, software development, and digital signal processing.
• Document and present demonstration results to the group.

Benefits

• Hands-on research, dedicated mentorship, and professional development opportunities, including workshops, tech talks, and networking events.
• Housing support for eligible non-local interns, including access to discounted university housing in Boston and a one-time taxable relocation payment.
• Complimentary daily shuttle transportation from Boston-based housing to and from the Lab.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern