Summer Space Systems Research Intern

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA offers a Summer Research Program Intern 2027 in Space Systems Analysis and Test. Interns collaborate with mentors to break down complex space-related problems, then communicate key findings.

Projects span computational physics, signal processing, and hardware prototyping. Skills in MATLAB, Python, C++, and Java are valued, with emphasis on modeling and cross-disciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to program in a technical environment (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, Java, etc.).
• Will consider candidates who plan to complete their degree (BS/BA/MS/PhD) within 2 years in any technical field within science, math, or engineering.
• Strong technical skills and eagerness to tackle open-ended problems.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information to a broad audience.
• Interest in modeling and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with mentors and experts to solve complex problems and clearly communicate key findings.
• Fill different roles depending on project needs, including computational physics, signal processing, and hardware prototyping.
• Contribute to analysis, modeling, and demonstration efforts within the Space Systems Analysis and Test Group.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Java

Communication skills

Modeling

Simulation

Interdisciplinary background

Education

BS/BA/MS/PhD in technical field

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA offers a Summer Research Program Intern 2027 in Space Systems Analysis and Test. Interns collaborate with mentors to break down complex space-related problems, then communicate key findings.

Projects span computational physics, signal processing, and hardware prototyping. Skills in MATLAB, Python, C++, and Java are valued, with emphasis on modeling and cross-disciplinary teamwork.