About the role#
As a Summer Research Program intern in the Air Traffic Control Systems group, you will join a product development team focused on aviation weather and decision support technologies. This role involves working on projects that improve air transportation safety, efficiency, and cyber-resiliency. You will work alongside scientists and engineers to address national security challenges through hands-on research.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to various stages of project development.
- Design and implement algorithms.
- Engineer real-time systems.
- Test project components.
- Create and maintain software documentation.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Meteorology, or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in software development using Python, C, C++, or Java.
- Experience with Machine Learning.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
- Experience with Cloud computing is a plus.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship located in Lexington, Massachusetts.
- The program runs during the summer of 2027, typically lasting 10 to 12 weeks.
- Compensation is based on your highest academic year or degree completed prior to the start of the internship.
- Housing support is available for eligible non-local interns, including access to discounted university housing and a one-time relocation payment.
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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