Laser Communications Intern: Embedded Systems & Optics

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Relocation payment

Daily shuttle from Boston housing

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, Massachusetts, invites applications for a Laser Communications Intern (Summer 2027) in Group 66. The position is a 10–12 week Summer Research Program, offering hands-on work in a prototype build and opportunities to contribute in software, embedded systems, and photonics.

Selected interns will own a technical project, receive dedicated mentorship, and present results at the end of the term.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in a related field.
• Experience in a fiber optic/photonics lab environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new technical areas and apply knowledge to mission problems.
• Proficiency with embedded systems, control, digital and analog circuit design and testing or proficiency with C/C++, Python.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a Lasercom prototype build program and own a technical project to present at internship end.
• Work with the Group on software development, embedded systems design, or data analysis as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines and communicate solutions clearly.

Skills

Embedded systems

Control systems

Digital/analog circuit design

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, Massachusetts, invites applications for a Laser Communications Intern (Summer 2027) in Group 66. The position is a 10–12 week Summer Research Program, offering hands-on work in a prototype build and opportunities to contribute in software, embedded systems, and photonics.

Selected interns will own a technical project, receive dedicated mentorship, and present results at the end of the term.