Space Radar Systems Intern – Summer Research

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Advanced Sensors and Techniques Group in Lexington, MA invites a Summer Research Program Intern for 2027 to help design, build, and test the next generation of radar systems for space surveillance.

The role may involve radar system analysis, RF test and measurement, data analysis, software development and testing, signal processing, and algorithm development, with compensation by hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an engineering, computer science, physics, or related program.
• At least 2 years of coursework completed by employment start.
• Open to undergraduate, master's, or PhD levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, build, and test next-generation radar systems for space surveillance.
• Perform radar system analysis and RF test and measurement.
• Conduct data analysis, software development and testing, signal processing, and algorithm development.

Skills

Signal processing

Machine learning

Software development

Radar systems

Orbital dynamics

Antenna theory

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Education

Enrollment in Engineering/CS/Physics degree program

Two years of coursework completed

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Advanced Sensors and Techniques Group in Lexington, MA invites a Summer Research Program Intern for 2027 to help design, build, and test the next generation of radar systems for space surveillance.

The role may involve radar system analysis, RF test and measurement, data analysis, software development and testing, signal processing, and algorithm development, with compensation by hourly rates.