RF & Photonics Summer Research Intern — Innovate & Learn

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Integrated RF and Photonics Group seeks self-motivated summer research interns to contribute to ongoing projects and pursue independent research under mentors. Interns will explore cutting-edge hardware and algorithms across RF photonics and quantum sensing.

Most successful applicants are enrolled in science/engineering programs; strong academic performance and collaborative communication are valued. Background checks and security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a science or engineering college degree program in physics, optics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mathematics or related field.
• Good academic performance in applicable courses will be valued.
• Past hands-on experience in a relevant field is welcome.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and communicate well within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Potential RF-related projects may include testing, analysis, and debugging of hardware prototypes at all stages, firmware development, and FPGA programming.
• Photonics-related projects may involve hardware and algorithm development for microwave photonics, visible light photonics, photonics in support of quantum systems and sensing systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Academic performance

Hands-on experience

Education

Physics

Optics

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Mathematics

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Integrated RF and Photonics Group seeks self-motivated summer research interns to contribute to ongoing projects and pursue independent research under mentors. Interns will explore cutting-edge hardware and algorithms across RF photonics and quantum sensing.

Most successful applicants are enrolled in science/engineering programs; strong academic performance and collaborative communication are valued. Background checks and security clearance may be required.