About the role#
The ISR Systems and Architectures group seeks a summer intern to develop visual content for technical projects. You will work with technical staff to translate complex scientific information into clear, accessible formats. This role involves learning the lab's specific graphic style and managing design assets while working alongside a dedicated graphics team.
What you'll do#
- Create illustrative and graphic content for technical staff.
- Format scientific and technical work to improve clarity.
- Perform layout design and typography tasks.
- Represent data through graphs and charts.
- Illustrate scenarios across various geographical landscapes.
- Follow established workflows and meet project deadlines.
What you'll need#
- You must be an undergraduate or graduate student through Fall 2026.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PowerPoint.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated skill in visual communication.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A balance of creativity and pragmatism.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, on-site, paid internship.
- Note: U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
About MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center. Founded in 1951, it focuses on technology development and system prototyping for national security. The organization is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. It employs over 4,000 people and works with industry partners to transition new concepts into deployed systems.
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