Group 07-75 | Summer Research Program Intern | Systems Engineering | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)
About The Position
Our engineers ensure that all the components of a system work together to achieve the desired results. Our work ranges from trade and design studies at the beginning of a program to planning and executing the assembly, integration, and test of prototype systems. We also plan and execute testing to validate that a system performs properly. Our teams handle most of the large prototype systems developed by the Laboratory, including space payloads and satellites for sensing and communication, and airborne and ground-based systems. Recent technologies we have worked on include deployable antennas for small satellites and propulsion systems for CubeSats. The Systems Engineering Group is seeking motivated summer interns to support our team in the areas of Systems Engineering and Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering. This internship offers hands-on experience in developing and testing advanced systems and components used in cutting-edge research and technology programs. 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
- Current students with junior standing or higher in a relevant engineering discipline
- Fields of study may include Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautics/Astronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- 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
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) or computer-aided design (CAD) tools is helpful but not required
Responsibilities
- Assist with payload architecture definition, including optical, mechanical, and electrical subsystems
- Help create system-level block diagrams (electrical and/or mechanical)
- Conduct environmental hazard analyses for sensitive components
- Support integration and test planning activities
- Develop and run finite element models using tools such as MSC/PATRAN
- Analyze structural and thermal test data
- Design components and assemblies using SolidWorks
- Create and manage engineering databases
- Run software analysis codes to evaluate performance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
