About the role#
This summer internship at the Lincoln Space Surveillance Complex involves designing, building, and testing advanced radar systems for space surveillance. You will work within the Advanced Sensors and Techniques Group to support national security objectives. Interns gain experience through hands-on research, workshops, tech talks, and networking events.
What you'll do#
- Perform radar system analysis and RF test and measurement.
- Develop and test software, algorithms, and embedded systems.
- Conduct mechanical design and data analysis.
- Engage in research alongside scientists and engineers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Completion of at least 2 years of coursework by the start of the internship.
- Undergraduate, Master's, and PhD students are eligible.
- Coursework or experience in at least one of these areas: mechanical design and CAD modeling, antenna or RF/microwave theory, C/C++ software development, laboratory instrumentation, or scientific programming with MATLAB or Python.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Westford, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- 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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