Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Chemical and Biological Defense Systems (Group 04-47)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory • Lexington, MA

5d • $25 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

The Energy Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory develops technology solutions that enhance the resilience and efficiency of both civilian and defense energy systems. This includes developing advanced architectures and system designs to improve the resilience of power grids, developing new control techniques for microgrids and distributed energy resources, developing hardware and real-time simulation testbeds, and power improvements to make warfighter hardware more capable. We seek a summer intern to join a multi-disciplinary team that researches and develops power electronic circuitry, the controls that operate those devices, and the methods to increase performance. Experience in high frequency and RF design is desired. The candidate hired for this position will be tasked to understand existing power systems, their capabilities, drawbacks, risks, needs, and develop new power electronics designs. The outcome of this work will result in the rapid deployment of technology solutions to operators and will provide guidance to senior leaders in the U.S. government.

Requirements

• Candidates who are in the process of earning a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline will be considered.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high frequency and RF design is desired.
• Fluency with high-level programming languages (e.g., Python, Matlab)
• Exposure to developing, implementing, testing, and evaluating new algorithms and concepts
• Familiarity with power electronics simulation tools (e.g., Simulink, Ansys, spice, SABER)
• Hands on skills in circuit design and testing in a lab environment
• RF and high frequency hardware familiarity
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented, able to multi-task, and have the ability to work autonomously for subsets of the summer
• Effective written and oral communications skills in technical environments

Responsibilities

• Understand existing power systems, their capabilities, drawbacks, risks, and needs.
• Develop new power electronics designs.

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 based on the highest academic year or degree completed before the internship start date.

What This Job Offers

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