Summer Radar Systems Research Intern

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington (MA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 60,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Discounted university housing

Relocation stipend

Shuttle transportation

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA is seeking a summer research intern to join the Airborne Radar Systems and Techniques group. You will work on radar signal processing algorithms, data analysis, and prototype development for high-performance sensor systems.

The SRP provides mentorship, workshops, and networking; internships run 10–12 weeks with housing support and a relocation stipend. Candidates should be enrolled in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields and have

Qualifications

Enrollment in a degree program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Completed at least through sophomore year at time of employment.
Interest in digital signal processing techniques, machine learning, or RF hardware.
Basic programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers to enhance radar signal processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and identification.
Analyze radar data to extract insights and improve system performance.
Participate in projects involving latest advancements in signal processing and radar technology.
Develop and simulate signal processing algorithms using MATLAB or Python.
Explore real-time algorithm implementation on embedded platforms.
Present contributions and findings to peers.