Group 06-66 | SRP Intern | Laser Communications | Summer 2026

MIT Lincoln Laboratory • Lexington, MA • 3h ago

MIT Lincoln Laboratory, located in Lexington, Massachusetts, is a United States Department of Defense research and development center chartered to apply advanced technology to problems of national security. The Laboratory provides technical expertise to the US government in domains ranging from cybersecurity to novel radar design to advanced microelectronics, and more. http://www.ll.mit.edu.

The Laser Communications Group develops, builds, tests, and operates laser communications systems for a variety of applications and environments. Lasercom offers dramatically increased data rates and enhanced physical security relative to standard radio frequency-based communications systems. The Group has expertise in communications; optics; electro-optics; optical turbulence mitigation; precise pointing control systems; embedded systems; command, control, and telemetry; test set design and fabrication; data analysis; modeling; and simulation.

Position Responsibilities

The Summer Intern will contribute to efforts as part of a Lasercom proto@type build program, and will take ownership of a technical project to be completed and presented by the end of the internship term.

Specific responsibilities will be determined based on the current needs of the Group and active programs, and influenced by the technical background and interests of the Summer Intern. Basic responsibilities may include software development, embedded system design, control systems development, and data analysis.

Experience in the following areas is required

Candidate for a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate level degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Ability to quickly learn new technical areas and apply that knowledge effectively to solve challenging mission problems

Demonstrated excellent communication skills. The ability to articulate solutions to engineers in other disciplines who possess little understanding of software and/or electronic systems

Either: Proficiency with embedded systems, control, digital and analog circuit design and testing or proficiency with C/C++, Python, or similar language

Experience in one or more of the following areas is desired

Background in signal processing for real systems and model-based simulations

Background in Linux real-time operating systems

Strong understanding of software interfaces with hardware peripherals and serial data interfaces

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 below are effective January 2025 - December 2025 and will be reviewed again for Summer 2026.

Freshman (BS expected May/June 2029): $24.50/hour

Sophomore (BS expected May/June 2028): $26.00/hour

Junior (BS expected May/June 2027): $28.00/hour

Senior (5-year BS program, completed 4 years by May/June 2026): $31.00/hour

Bachelor's degree completed in 2026: $34.50/hour

BS + 1 (BS completed May/June 2025, 1st year of MS in 2025-26): $36.00/hour

BS + 2 (BS completed May/June 2024, 2nd year of MS in 2025-26, degree not yet conferred): $37.50/hour

MS (Master's degree expected May/June 2026): $38.00/hour

MS + 1 (MS completed May/June 2025, 1st year of PhD in 2025-26): $40.50/hour

MS + 2 (MS completed May/June 2024, 2nd year of PhD in 2025-26): $42.00/hour

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