Space Surveillance Radar Co-Op — Prototyping & Testing

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

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Advanced Sensors and Techniques Group seeks a Co‑Op student (Spring 2027) to design, develop, test, and integrate next‑gen radar systems for space surveillance. You will work with scientists and engineers, prototype new technologies, and travel occasionally for field tests.

Strong communication and MATLAB/Python skills are essential. The role offers hourly pay in a structured co‑op program with security clearance requirements and exposure to national security projects at

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate study in EE/Physics/CE/Aerospace or related field; at least 2 years completed before start.
• Academic interest or experience with radar/EO RF systems or related signal processing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team; proficient in MATLAB or Python.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development, testing, and integration of next‑gen radar systems for space surveillance.
• Work in multi‑disciplinary teams to prototype and demonstrate new technologies.
• Travel to remote field sites for test exercises as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Undergraduate study in a technical field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Oscilloscopes

Vector Network Analyzers

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Advanced Sensors and Techniques Group seeks a Co‑Op student (Spring 2027) to design, develop, test, and integrate next‑gen radar systems for space surveillance. You will work with scientists and engineers, prototype new technologies, and travel occasionally for field tests.

Strong communication and MATLAB/Python skills are essential. The role offers hourly pay in a structured co‑op program with security clearance requirements and exposure to national security projects at