About the role#
The Homeland Protection Systems Group develops and assesses technologies to protect national airspace and critical infrastructure. As a Student Technical Assistant, you will support ongoing projects focused on radar and machine learning. This is a part-time role for the Fall 2026 term.
What you'll do#
- Collect, analyze, and preprocess data.
- Support testing for real-time machine learning systems used in radar applications.
- Write scripts and tools to improve development feedback loops and deploy machine learning systems at scale.
- Present your work to technical audiences.
- Join team meetings and contribute to technical discussions.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program, such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Availability for approximately 20 hours per week during the Fall 2026 term.
- Experience with C++ and Python.
- Knowledge of machine learning architectures, signal processing, data structures, or software development principles.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and with a team.
- A GPA of 3.5 or higher is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Lexington, Massachusetts.
- The role is paid and part-time.
- U.S. citizenship is required 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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