Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Space Surveillance Systems (Group 09-92)
About The Position
The nation’s satellites perform important civil, scientific, and national defense functions such as navigation, communications, weather forecasting, astronomical observations, and surveillance. As space becomes increasingly congested and contested, maintaining awareness of all man-made objects around the Earth is critical for ensuring the safe and effective operation of U.S. satellites. The Advanced Sensors and Techniques Group develops and operates sensors and resilient space systems critical to maintaining this awareness of the space domain. Summer 2027 opportunities are available at MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s main campus in Lexington, MA, where we design, support, and operate some of the world’s most exquisite radar and optical systems. The Advanced Sensors and Techniques Group is seeking a summer intern to help design, build, and test the next generation of advanced radar systems for space surveillance in support of national security. Assignments may require radar system analysis, RF test and measurement, data analysis, software development and testing, signal processing, and algorithm development.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a degree program in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or other relevant technical field.
- Completion of at least 2 years of coursework at time of employment
- All degree levels considered (undergraduate, Master’s, PhD)
- Coursework / experience with at least one of the following areas: Signal processing and algorithm development, including ML / AI techniques
- Coursework / experience with at least one of the following areas: Software development (C/C++)
- Coursework / experience with at least one of the following areas: Radar systems analysis
- Coursework / experience with at least one of the following areas: Orbital dynamics and space systems analysis
- Coursework / experience with at least one of the following areas: Antenna, RF / microwave theory and testing techniques
- Coursework / experience with at least one of the following areas: Data analysis using scientific programming languages (MATLAB, Python, or similar)
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and test the next generation of advanced radar systems for space surveillance in support of national security.
- Radar system analysis
- RF test and measurement
- Data analysis
- Software development and testing
- Signal processing
- Algorithm development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
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