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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 2 months ago

Group 04-47 | SRP Intern - Power Electronics | Energy Systems | Summer 2026

Lexington, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24.50/hr - $43/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Energy Systems Group develops technology solutions for civilian and defense energy systems. They are seeking a summer intern to research and develop power electronic circuitry and enhance performance through innovative designs.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Research and develop power electronic circuitry and controls

Understand existing power systems—their capabilities, drawbacks, risks, and needs

Contribute to developing new power electronics designs

Qualification

Power electronics designHigh-frequency designCircuit designPythonMATLABSimulation toolsMulti-taskingProblem-solvingAttention to detailIndependent workEffective communication

Required

Candidates who are in the process of earning a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline will be considered

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

U.S. citizenship is required

Preferred

Experience or familiarity in a subset of the following areas is desired:

Programming: Fluency with high-level languages such as Python or MATLAB

Algorithm development: Exposure to developing, implementing, testing, and evaluating new algorithms and concepts

Simulation tools: Familiarity with power electronics tools such as Simulink, Ansys, SPICE, or SABER

Laboratory skills: Hands-on experience in circuit design and testing in a lab environment

Hardware expertise: RF and high-frequency hardware familiarity

Soft skills: Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and capacity to work independently for portions of the summer

Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills in technical environments

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.