About the role#
The Tactical Defense Systems Group focuses on air defense issues, including air vehicle survivability, electronic countermeasures, and air surveillance. This team conducts flight, field, and laboratory testing to support national security. As an intern, you will work alongside engineers to support advanced concept demonstrations and contribute to ongoing research efforts.
What you'll do#
- Assist engineering staff with advanced concept demonstrations.
- Perform data analysis and develop algorithms.
- Conduct software development and digital signal processing.
- Document your findings.
- Present your results to the group.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience in one or more of the following: software development, graphical user interface development, real-time software, MATLAB or C++ programming, FPGA programming, digital design, digital signal processing, image processing, data analysis, or artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time and 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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