Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Advanced Undersea Systems and Technology (Group 03-37)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Relocation payment

Shuttle transportation

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Advanced Undersea Systems and Technology Group invites talented interns for a summer program in Lexington, MA. You will join a multidisciplinary team, contribute to AI/ML applications, autonomous systems prototyping, and advanced simulations.

Interns gain hands-on hardware and algorithm experience, analyze data from operational environments, and work on diverse mission-focused tasks with mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. or higher degree in one of the listed technical fields.
• Ability to communicate technical content to diverse audiences.
• Ability to program in MATLAB or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI/ML applications.
• Prototype autonomous systems capabilities.
• Create advanced simulation tools.
• Conduct system modeling and performance analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Programming in MATLAB/Python

Education

B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Oceanography, Computer Science, or Data Science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Advanced Undersea Systems and Technology (Group 03-37)

Date: Sep 28, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Position Description

Exciting Summer Internship Opportunity with the Advanced Undersea Systems and Technology Group

About Us: The Advanced Undersea Systems and Technology Group is at the forefront of developing state-of-the-art undersea systems. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals to contribute to our projects.

What You'll Do: Individuals will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of experts who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of undersea technology while contributing to the development of cutting-edge systems, sensors, and platforms that enhance undersea capabilities. Participants will also gain practical experience through hardware and algorithm development, data analysis from operational environments, and the application of novel algorithms to emerging mission areas. Opportunities are available for summer interns to work on a variety of exciting tasks, including:

• Developing artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
• Prototyping autonomous systems capabilities
• Creating advanced simulation tools
• Conducting system modeling and performance analysis

If you are ready to take on new challenges and be part of a team that is making waves in undersea technology, we want to hear from you!

Required Qualifications

• We welcome applicants pursuing a B.S. or higher degree in one of the following technical disciplines or a related field: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Oceanography, Computer Science, Data Science.
• An ability to communicate technical content to a variety of audiences
• An ability to program in a scientific programming language (e.g., MATLAB or Python)

Applicable Qualifications

• Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Experience with digital signal processing, estimation, and tracking
• Experience with data processing and manipulation of large data volumes
• Experience with high-performance computing environments
• Experience with autonomous systems
• Experience with field-testing prototype systems

Summer Research Program Overview

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.

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.

Requisition ID: 43386

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