About the role#
As a Summer Research Program intern in the Laser Communications Group, you will contribute to a lasercom prototype build program. You will own a specific technical project, which you will complete and present by the end of the term. This role involves hands-on research alongside scientists and engineers, as well as participation in professional development workshops and networking events.
What you'll do#
- Work on software development, embedded systems design, and control systems development.
- Conduct tasks related to fiber optics, photonics, and data analysis.
- Apply academic knowledge to research projects.
- Present your project results at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate program in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
- Experience working in a fiber optic or photonics laboratory environment.
- Ability to learn new technical areas quickly and apply that knowledge to solve problems.
- Proficiency in either embedded systems, control, digital and analog circuit design and testing, OR proficiency with C/C++, Python, or similar languages.
- Excellent communication skills to explain technical solutions to engineers in other disciplines.
- Desired background includes signal processing for real systems, model-based simulations, Linux real-time operating systems, or software interfaces with hardware peripherals.
- U.S. citizenship is required, and you must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027 (typically 10 to 12 weeks).
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
- Housing support and shuttle transportation are available for eligible non-local interns.
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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