Radar Systems Intern & UAS-SAR TA (Summer 2027)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Shuttle service

Relocation payment

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory invites applications for an Airborne Radar Systems and Techniques Intern (Summer 2027) who will also serve as a Teaching Assistant for the BWSI UAS‑SAR course. The role blends classroom support with 6 weeks on MIT's campus and optional project work at the Lab.

You will guide students, sharpen teaching and radar data analysis skills, and contribute to course materials while exploring hardware/software projects in a dynamic, security‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science.
• 18+ years by 1 June 2027.
• Familiarity with BWSI UAS-SAR course materials through attendance or assisting within the last 5 years.
• Basic programming skills Python.
• Demonstrated communication abilities and collaborative mindset.
• Eagerness to learn, innovate, and contribute to a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors as a Teaching Assistant for the BWSI UAS-SAR course.
• Guide students while they learn course material, implement project components, and debug their implementations through testing.
• Work with instructors to enhance existing course materials.
• Build hands-on experience in analyzing radar data, extracting insights, and improving system performance.
• Develop teaching skills by working with students on course projects.
• Enhance technical and professional communication while coordinating with the course team and radar engineers.

Skills

Python

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Eagerness to learn

Interest in radar

Education

Undergraduate in EE/CE/Math/CS

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory invites applications for an Airborne Radar Systems and Techniques Intern (Summer 2027) who will also serve as a Teaching Assistant for the BWSI UAS‑SAR course. The role blends classroom support with 6 weeks on MIT's campus and optional project work at the Lab.

You will guide students, sharpen teaching and radar data analysis skills, and contribute to course materials while exploring hardware/software projects in a dynamic, security‑focused environment.