Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Electronics for Contested Space (Group 09-94)

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 Electronics for Contested Space Group is seeking a Summer Research Program Intern for 2027 to help analyze, design, develop, and test the next generation of resilient space systems, electronics, and architectures. The role may involve electronics and RF design, electromagnetic analysis, hardware development, integration and test, and data analysis.

The SRP intern will receive dedicated mentorship and participate in professional development workshops, tech talks, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or a related technical field.
• Completed at least through sophomore year at time of employment.
• Experience with analog/digital electronics design, power system design, RF design, radar applications, signal processing, satellite subsystem development, PCB layout, or test automation (LabView, GPIB, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and test the next generation of resilient space systems, electronics, and architectures.
• Engage in electronics/RF design, electromagnetic analysis, hardware development, integration and test, test automation, embedded systems development, systems analysis, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to deliver high-impact space technology solutions.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

C/C++

MATLAB

Python

Education

Sophomore year completed

Tools

LabVIEW

GPIB

Job description

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Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Electronics for Contested Space (Group 09-94)

The Electronics for Contested Space Group develops advanced electronic systems and technology for the protection of our Nation’s most important space capabilities. We design and develop state-of-the-art satellites and satellite payloads, novel concepts for resilient space architectures, and the Nation’s most sensitive radars, optics, and passive RF systems. The group also provides engineering rigor and experience to some of the most critical National Security programs through Laboratory-wide collaboration and acts in an advisory capacity to the U.S. Government. Examples of recent projects include the prototyping of electronic systems and effects, hardware-in-the-loop testing of tactically relevant payloads with surrogate threat systems, developing RF subsystems for satellites, and analysis of spacecraft mission dynamics, environments, and resiliency.

Position Description

The Electronics for Contested Space Group (Group 94) is seeking a Summer Intern to help analyze, design, develop, and test the next generation of resilient space systems, electronics, and architectures. Activities may include electronics and/or RF design, electromagnetic analysis, hardware development, integration and test, test automation, embedded systems development, systems analysis, and data analysis.

Requirements / Skills

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or a related technical field.
• Completed at least through sophomore year at time of employment.
• Relevant coursework, interest, and experience with at least one of the following areas: analog / digital electronics design, power system design, RF design, radar applications, signal processing, satellite subsystem development, PCB layout, or test automation (LabView, GPIB, etc.).
• Familiarity with C/C++, MATLAB, Python, or other scientific programming languages.

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.

Hourly pay rates below are effective January 2026 - December 2026 and will be reviewed again for Summer 2027. 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.