Summer Research Program Microelectronics Intern 2027, Advanced Imager Technology (Group 08-87)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Discounted university housing

Relocation payment

Shuttle transportation

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks a Summer Research Program intern to support microelectronics development and semiconductor device fabrication and characterization in the Advanced Imager Technology Group. You will gain hands-on lab experience and build code for image processing, data acquisition, analysis and presentation.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a BS or MS in CS, EE, or physics, proficient in Matlab, C, Python, embedded computation, and Linux, and must be a US citizen.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on lab work supporting microelectronics development and testing.
• Create code and scripts for image processing, data acquisition, analysis and presentation.

Skills

Matlab

C

Python

Embedded computing

Linux

Education

Pursuing BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field

Job description

Date: Sep 28, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Advanced Imager Technology Group performs research and development of imager devices and subsystem-level technology for the DoD and scientific community. The imager efforts include advanced silicon-based and compound semiconductor-based focal-plane technologies for applications such as ground- and space-based surveillance, adaptive optics, and astronomy. These focal planes address special requirements, for example, large-format gigapixel arrays, very-high-speed imagers (100 ps exposures), time-of-arrival detectors (LADAR receiver), and low-light-level imaging applications. World-class charge-coupled-device (CCD) imagers fabricated by this group have been used in a variety of high-end scientific applications, for example, focal planes for the Chandra X-ray telescope and other preeminent astronomical observatories. The group's efforts span the range of device and materials development, integrated circuit design and fabrication, custom packaging, detector hybridization, and the development of control and readout electronics for system-level demonstrations.

Position Description

The Advanced Imager Technology Group is seeking summer microelectronics interns to support microelectronics development and testing as well as semiconductor device fabrication and characterization. The work will involve hands-on lab work as well as creating code and scripts for image processing, data acquisition, analysis and presentation.

The ideal candidates should be proficient in Matlab, C, embedded computation and/or Python and familiar with Linux. Candidate must be pursuing a BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering field with at least one year of academic credits. The students must be US citizens.

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.

Learn more about the Summer Research Program at: https://www.ll.mit.edu/careers/student-opportunities/summer-research-program

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

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: 43353

Nearest Major Market: Boston

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