Strategic & Long-Range Communications Intern (Summer 2027) - Group 61

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 124,711,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Discounted university housing

Relocation support

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking summer research interns for the Strategic & Long-Range Communications Group. The intern will engage in modeling, simulation, analysis, and implementation tasks related to RF communications systems, with opportunities in signal processing and hardware-oriented development.

Ideal candidates are pursuing BS/MS/PhD in EE/CE/CS/Physics/Math and have coursework or experience in wireless systems, information theory, analog design, embedded software, or DSP.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Engage in modeling & simulation, analysis and/or implementation of RF communications systems.
• Work on system analysis, signal processing modelling and analysis; GPP, GPU, or FPGA development.
• Conduct system test and measurement in benchtop environments and fielded environments.

Skills

Modeling & simulation

Signal processing

Embedded software design

RF communications

Education

BS/MS/PhD in EE/CE/CS/Physics/Math

Tools

GPP development

GPU development

FPGA development

Job description

Strategic & Long-Range Communications Intern (Summer 2027) - Group 61

The Strategic and Long-Range Communications Group develops new system concepts and techniques to support the US Government’s most critical communications needs. The Group specializes in RF communications in multi-domain applications (ground, sea, air, and space) for global assured connectivity in the presence of adversary interference and interception threats. The Group leverages its expertise in communications system analysis, digital signal processing, RF technology, rapid prototyping, and field experimentation to research, develop, characterize, and demonstrate new capabilities.

Position Description

The Group is seeking talented and enthusiastic summer research interns to engage in modeling & simulation, analysis and/or implementation of RF communications systems. Specific project work may include system analysis, signal processing modelling and analysis; GPP, GPU, or FPGA development; system test and measurement in a benchtop environment; or system characterization in fielded environments.

Position Requirements:

A successful candidate will be pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field. Candidate with experience or coursework in wireless communications systems, information theory, analog circuit design, embedded software design, and/or digital signal processing is desired.

The Summer Research Program offers students the chance to apply their academic knowledge to real-world national security challenges while working alongside leading scientists and engineers. As an SRP intern, you’ll engage in hands‑on research, receive dedicated mentorship, and take part in professional development opportunities including workshops, tech talks, and networking events—all while building connections within a vibrant community of peers.

• Internships are typically 10-12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates, typically May through early August.
• Housing support is available for eligible non-local interns, including access to discounted university housing in Boston and a one‑time taxable relocation payment.
• Complimentary daily shuttle transportation is provided from Boston‑based housing to and from the Lab.

Compensation

Hourly pay rates are based on the highest academic year or degree completed before the internship start date. The rates below are effective January 2026 - December 2026 and will be reviewed again for Summer 2027.

Freshman year completed: $25.00/hour
Sophomore year completed: $27.00/hour
Junior year completed: $29.00/hour
4th year of 5 year program completed, no degree conferred: $32.00/hour
Bachelors completed: $34.50/hour
Bachelors + 1, one year of graduate study completed: $36.50/hour
Bachelors + 2, two years of graduate study completed: $38.00/hour
MS completed: $39.00/hour
MS + 1, one year of graduate study completed after the MS: $41.00/hour
MS + 2, two years of graduate study completed after the MS: $42.50/hour
MS + 3, three years of graduate study completed after the MS: $43.50/hour

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.