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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 2 months ago

Group 10-01 | SRP Intern | ISR Systems & Architectures | Summer 2026

Lexington, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24.50/hr - $43/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a summer intern for the ISR Systems and Architectures group, which focuses on developing concepts to enhance U.S. ISR capabilities. The intern will work on modeling and analysis of ISR tactical systems, developing mathematical models of system performance, and implementing these models in MATLAB.

BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work on a project related to the modeling and analysis of ISR tactical systems

Develop mathematical models of system performance based on physical principles and engineering

Implement the models in the MATLAB programming language

Create and demonstrate new modeling capabilities

Use the models to perform analysis to answer a mission-relevant question

Qualification

MATLABMathematical modelingData analysisAlgorithm assessmentsCommunication systemsNavigation systemsSensor systemsAircraft studiesPhysicsComputer scienceSoftware engineeringTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Undergraduate (sophomore year or higher) or graduate student (master's degree or PhD candidate)

Major in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aeronautics/astronautics, computer science, or software engineering

Experience with MATLAB or a similar programming language

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance

U.S. citizenship is required

Benefits

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.