Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Tactical Edge Communications (Group 06-62)

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

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA seeks a Summer Research Program Intern for 2027 in Tactical Edge Communications. The intern will contribute to design, implementation, and analysis of communication system components, guided by a mentor, with exposure to RF design and signal processing techniques.

The candidate should be pursuing BS, MS, or PhD in EE/CE/CS and bring MATLAB/Python, RF, FPGA, GPU, and embedded software experience. A DoD clearance will be required upon selection.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS, MS, or PhD in EE/CE/CS.
• Team environment experience preferred.
• Experience with MATLAB/Python, RF systems, FPGA, GPU, and embedded software is encouraged.
• Familiarity with communication theory is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design/implementation/analysis of communication system components.
• Work under a mentor to guide activities.
• Gain exposure to RF system design and signal processing techniques.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

RF systems engineering

FPGA development

GPU programming

Embedded software

Communication theory

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Job description

Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Tactical Edge Communications (Group 06-62)

Date: Oct 6, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Job Description:

The Group seeks a summer intern to actively contribute towards design/implementation/analysis of components of the communication systems the Group is prototyping, including advanced digital signal processing algorithms, antennas, and/or RF front-ends. The individual will typically work with a mentor who will guide and direct their work. The individual with be exposed to various aspects of RF system design and/or signal processing techniques for communications and other applications.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will be pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science. Must be willing to work in a team environment. Candidates with experience in signal/data processing using MATLAB/Python, RF systems engineering, FPGA development, GPU programming, and/or embedded software development, are encouraged to apply. Experience with communication theory and communication system design will be considered favorably.

Compensation Data

• 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: 43423

Nearest Major Market: Boston

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