Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Tactical Defense Systems (Group 10-08)
About The Position
The Tactical Defense Systems Group studies air defense issues, including air vehicle survivability, the vulnerability of U.S. Air Force aircraft to weapons systems, electronic countermeasures, and air surveillance for homeland defense. The group evaluates U.S. Air Force and threat air defense systems through testing and measurement, including flight, field, and laboratory testing. It operates two highly instrumented airplanes and ground systems, develops hardware for testing and prototype systems, and instruments existing sensors. The group conducts field-testing campaigns and local tests to validate flight readiness. It analyzes test data and compares results with models in collaboration with Group 109, Systems and Analysis, to address questions from Air Force sponsors using state-of-the-art instrumentation and data analysis. The intern will assist engineering staff with advanced concept demonstrations involving data analysis, algorithm development, software development, and digital signal processing. At the end of the demonstrations, the intern will have the opportunity to document and present results to the group. The Summer Research Program gives students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to national security challenges alongside scientists and engineers. Interns take part in hands-on research, receive mentorship, and may participate in professional development activities such as workshops, technical 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 to eligible non-local interns, including 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 pay depends on the highest academic year or degree completed before the internship begins, with listed rates 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
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist engineering staff with advanced concept demonstrations.
- Contribute to work involving data analysis, algorithm development, software development, and digital signal processing.
- Document and present demonstration results to the group.
Benefits
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities, including workshops, technical 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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