The Energy Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory develops technology solutions that enhance the resilience and efficiency of both civilian and defense energy systems. This includes developing advanced architectures and system designs to improve the resilience of power grids, developing new control techniques for microgrids and distributed energy resources, and developing hardware and real-time simulation testbeds.
The Energy Systems Group seeks a summer intern to join a multidisciplinary team focused on strengthening the cybersecurity of the electric grid. The selected candidate will help characterize technology solutions that enable electric utilities to secure Operational Technology (OT) networks and components — the foundational elements of the grid that, when protected, can prevent network intrusions from escalating into impactful cyberattacks.
The intern will help design, implement, and conduct tests within MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) test facility. Potential tasks may include assessin
The candidate will analyze whether the products or protocols provide the expected security and evaluate how those security features affect overall system performance. The resulting data and analysis will contribute to guidelines and recommendations developed by MIT Lincoln Laboratory for its government sponsors.
Candidates currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, mathematics, or another engineering discipline will be considered.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
Experience in a subset of the following areas is preferred:
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.
Compensation
Hourly pay rates below are effective January 2025 – December 2025 and will be reviewed again for Summer 2026.
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.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 42491