Group 2-24 | Co-Op | Biomedical & Physiological Signal Processing & Machine Learning | Jun-Dec 2026

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA, is seeking a Co-Op student to tackle AI/ML problems using biomedical signal processing and wearable technology. You will work with engineers, scientists, and clinicians to process large physiological datasets and develop ML models for fatigue, stress, and health status predictions.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated and interested in signal processing, machine learning, deep learning, and high‑performance computing, with hands‑on experience in Python and

Qualifications

• Student in a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. program in a relevant engineering or CS field.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB and machine learning (coursework or practical).

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare large biomedical datasets (e.g., PPG, accelerometry, EEG, wearables).
• Develop and evaluate machine learning algorithms for physiological status prediction.
• Implement data visualization tools for advanced inference and reporting.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Machine Learning

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

PyTorch

JAX

Keras

Job description

Group 2-24 | Co-Op | Biomedical & Physiological Signal Processing & Machine Learning | Jun-Dec 2026

Date: Aug 16, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Human Health & Performance Systems Group develops human-centered technologies to overcome operational challenges and to enhance human capability in domains of interest to national security. Our research programs focus on innovative and objective solutions in the areas of integrated wearable systems, human-machine teaming, enhanced communications, neurocognitive analytics, and medical technologies. Our group is highly interdisciplinary and includes scientific experts in physiology, cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, biomechanics, computer science, engineering, and physics. Our core technical competencies include system-level modeling and gap analysis, advanced sensing and signal processing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, computational modeling, hardware and software prototyping, model-based systems engineering, and human data collection in laboratory and field environments.

Position Description

Our team is looking for a Co-Op student with an interest in solving challenging AI/ML problems using biomedical signal processing and wearable technology. Through this opportunity, you will work with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of engineers, scientists, and clinicians to prepare and process large biomedical and physiological datasets (e.g.,PPG, accelerometry, EOG, EEG, commercial-off-the-shelf wearable data, etc), develop and evaluate machine learning algorithms, and implement datavisualization tools for advanced prediction and inference of physiological status (i.e. fatigue, illness, stress, etc). We are looking for students who are self-motivated and interested in signal processing, machine learning, deep learning, statistical pattern recognition, and high-performance computing.

Requirements/Skills

• The candidate is a student in a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. program in Biomedical Engineering, ElectricalEngineering, Computer Science, or other relevant degree.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB and machine learning (coursework or practical)

Preferred (not required)

• Biomedical signal processing and/or time series analysis experience
• Experience with Python and deep learning libraries like: Pytorch, JAX, and/or keras
• Interest in AI meta-learning, foundation models / self-supervised learning, continual learning, one-shot and/or transfer learning

Compensation for 2026

• Technical Co-Op: $24.50 - $31.00 per hour (based on year in school)
• Administrative Co-Op: $21.50 - $25.00 per hour (based on year in school)

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nearest Major Market: Boston

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