Space IT & Systems Admin Co-op, Fall 2026

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive co-op wage

On-site tech environment

EEO employer

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Electronics for Contested Space Group is seeking a CO-OP Student focused on IT and Systems Administration. The role offers exposure to Windows and Unix/Linux platforms, OS imaging, networking, security practices, and hardware/software evaluations within a government/government-contracting environment.

The position requires enrollment in a co-op program, with responsibilities spanning OS installs, network setup, license renewal, and evaluating commercial IT products.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Networking/IT degree program with a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
• Completed at least 2 years of undergraduate study (or equivalent) prior to employment.
• Knowledgeable of various operating systems: Windows, Windows Server, Unix/Linux, macOS.
• Basic understanding of, and ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking challenges.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office application software.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be currently enrolled at a college or university that offers a formal co-op program and be eligible to participate in that program.

Responsibilities

• Assist personnel with computer and network problems and tasks.
• Install Operating Systems and troubleshoot Windows 11, Windows Server, and Linux (Red Hat and Ubuntu).
• Configure and maintain network infrastructure within the LAN between Windows and Unix/Linux.
• Renew software licenses to ensure continuity of service.
• Implement and test network and computer system configurations and upgrades.
• Implement security and measures in accordance with government and Laboratory policies.
• Research and recommend commercial hardware and software products to meet requirements.
• Assist with helping move and set up IT equipment.

Skills

Windows OS

Scripting (bash/perl/python)

Networking basics

Office software

Education

Pursuing BS/BA in CS/CE/IT

GPA 3.3+

Tools

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

BitLocker

LUKS

OS Imaging

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Electronics for Contested Space Group is seeking a CO-OP Student focused on IT and Systems Administration. The role offers exposure to Windows and Unix/Linux platforms, OS imaging, networking, security practices, and hardware/software evaluations within a government/government-contracting environment.

The position requires enrollment in a co-op program, with responsibilities spanning OS installs, network setup, license renewal, and evaluating commercial IT products.