Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Tactical Satellite Communications (Group 06-64)
About The Position
The Tactical SATCOM Systems Group develops technologies for advanced communications satellites and SATCOM systems. Its research, prototyping, and experimentation efforts aim to enhance the capacity, robustness, and flexibility of future communications satellites and systems. Research areas include information theory, communication theory, network theory, array processing, estimation and detection, machine learning, antennas and arrays, dynamic resource allocation, and optimization. Promising results are verified through hardware and software prototypes that provide quantitative performance data in relevant environments. The Advanced Satcom Systems and Operations Group seeks a summer intern to work on the design, analysis, modeling, and/or simulation of novel aspects of future wireless communications systems. Work may include signal processing, machine learning, information theory, and algorithm development for advanced communications satellites. The Summer Research Program gives students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to national security challenges alongside scientists and engineers. Interns participate in hands-on research, dedicated mentorship, and professional development activities such as workshops, tech talks, and networking events. Internships are typically 10–12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates, usually from May through early August. Eligible non-local interns may receive housing support, including access to discounted university housing in Boston and a one-time taxable relocation payment. Complimentary daily shuttle transportation is provided between Boston-based housing and the Lab. Hourly compensation rates are listed according to the highest academic year or degree completed before the internship begins. The published rates are effective January 2026 through December 2026 and will be reviewed again for Summer 2027. Selected candidates are 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.
Requirements
- Be working toward a PhD, MS, or BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
- Ability to work with abstract concepts.
- Skills and experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, Java, database design, graphical user interfaces, or XML.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- A background in signal processing or digital communications is beneficial, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, model, and/or simulate novel aspects of future wireless communications systems.
- Potentially work on signal processing, machine learning, information theory, and algorithm development for advanced communications satellites.
- Participate in hands-on research and professional development activities as part of the Summer Research Program.
Benefits
- 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 between Boston-based housing and the Lab.
- Hourly compensation based on academic progress or degree completed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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