Summer Research Intern: Missile Defense Tech & AI

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Relocation stipend

Shuttle transportation

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks graduate-level summer interns for the Integrated Missile Defense Technology Group. Interns contribute to challenging projects tied to national security, pairing with technical staff to apply their STEM knowledge to real-world defense problems.

Successful applicants are pursuing a MS or PhD in relevant fields and may engage in hands-on research, mentorship, and professional development activities, including workshops, tech talks, and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• The successful candidates will be pursuing a MS or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or a similar STEM degree.
• Competencies desired in C++, C, MATLAB, Python, radar, IR, RF, autonomous systems, control theory, AI/ML, data structures, algorithms, signal processing, and sensor fusion.

Responsibilities

• Interns will be partnered with technical staff to work on challenging projects related to missile defense technology.
• Interns will engage in hands-on research, mentorship, and professional development opportunities including workshops and tech talks.

Skills

C++

C

MATLAB

Python

Radar

Autonomous systems

Machine learning

Data structures

Algorithms

Signal processing

Sensor fusion

Education

MS or PhD in Applied Mathematics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C/C++ development

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks graduate-level summer interns for the Integrated Missile Defense Technology Group. Interns contribute to challenging projects tied to national security, pairing with technical staff to apply their STEM knowledge to real-world defense problems.

Successful applicants are pursuing a MS or PhD in relevant fields and may engage in hands-on research, mentorship, and professional development activities, including workshops, tech talks, and networking opportunities.