About the role#
The Energy Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory focuses on technology to improve the resilience and efficiency of infrastructure. We are looking for a summer intern to join a multi-disciplinary team building an AI-enabled portfolio analysis capability. You will help us integrate research documentation with technical and geospatial data to identify trends and guide future research on natural-hazard risks.
What you'll do#
- Develop agentic AI workflows to extract, connect, and analyze information across technical documents.
- Integrate GIS and natural hazard data to assess geographic coverage and identify portfolio gaps.
- Design and evaluate prototype analysis and visualization tools.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science, data science, engineering, applied mathematics, geographic information science, or a related field.
- Python software development experience.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and in teams.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated capability or interest in a subset of: AI agents, RAG, large language models, GIS, spatial data processing, data engineering, or systems analysis.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position in Lexington, Massachusetts.
- The internship is for Summer 2027.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
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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