About the role#
The Summer Research Program provides an opportunity to apply academic knowledge to national security challenges. You will work alongside scientists and engineers on research projects, receive mentorship, and attend professional development workshops. This is a full-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Engage in hands-on research related to high-power lasers for military systems.
- Work on power and heat management systems.
- Conduct research into laser physics and optics.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on R&D projects.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science.
- Genuine interest in lasers or photonics.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This position is paid and requires on-site work.
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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