Summer Space Radar Intern: Hands-On Research & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Relocation payment

Daily shuttle transportation

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Summer Research Program offers interns the opportunity to contribute to advanced radar systems at the Lincoln Space Surveillance Complex in Westford, MA. Interns engage in hands-on research, mentorship, and exposure to national security challenges, spanning radar design, testing, data analysis, and software development.

Selected candidates work on projects involving RF measurement, embedded systems development, and algorithm work, with competitive hourly compensation and

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a degree program in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or other relevant technical field.
• Completion of at least 2 years of coursework at time of employment.
• All degree levels considered (undergraduate, Master’s, PhD).
• Experience with radar, RF, software, data analysis, or related areas is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, build, and test next-generation radar systems for space surveillance.
• Conduct radar system analysis, RF measurements, and data analysis.
• Contribute to software development, testing, and embedded systems work.
• Support mechanical design, signal processing, and algorithm development.

Skills

C/C++

RF / Microwave theory

Data analysis

Software development

Education

Enrollment in Eng/CS/Physics degree

Completion of 2+ years coursework

All degree levels considered

Tools

MATLAB

Python

CAD software

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Summer Research Program offers interns the opportunity to contribute to advanced radar systems at the Lincoln Space Surveillance Complex in Westford, MA. Interns engage in hands-on research, mentorship, and exposure to national security challenges, spanning radar design, testing, data analysis, and software development.

Selected candidates work on projects involving RF measurement, embedded systems development, and algorithm work, with competitive hourly compensation and