Group 04-46 | SRP Intern | Homeland Protection Systems | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 04-46 | SRP Intern | Homeland Protection Systems | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MAAs 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. The Homeland Protection Systems group works with U.S. government agencies and military partners to develop, assess, and rapidly transition advanced systems in support of the Homeland’s strategic interests.
Engineering-Assistant Staff (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryEngineering-Assistant Staff (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$100,200–$120,000 / yearWe don’t stop at papers: we design, build, integrate, field-test, and transition autonomy stacks - spanning perception, decision-making, learning, and control - into real operations across the DoD and Intelligence Community. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements.
Software Engineering-Associate Staff (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratorySoftware Engineering-Associate Staff (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearWe utilize the applied research approach to work on capabilities such as pointing and stabilization techniques to enable efficient space-based laser communication, and to build prototypes such as a ground-based sensor to detect biological threats in real time. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements.
Group 04-47 | SRP Intern - Power System Modeling | Energy Systems | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 04-47 | SRP Intern - Power System Modeling | Energy Systems | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MAThis 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 candidate will develop power distribution system models to understand how generation sources (both traditional diesel and natural gas-fired as well as renewables), electric vehicles, energy storage, and distribution system configurations can be best design to support reliable power delivery.
Group 106 | Co-Op IT/ Sys Admin | Active Optical Systems Group | Jul - Dec 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 106 | Co-Op IT/ Sys Admin | Active Optical Systems Group | Jul - Dec 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$24.50–$31 / hourIn this role, you’ll support daily IT needs—troubleshooting computers, configuring operating systems (Windows 11, Windows Server, Linux), and maintaining network infrastructure—while also having opportunities to tinker with and build systems that support cutting-edge research projects. Join the Active Optical Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory for a unique IT internship where you'll play a key role in supporting the group’s essential systems and infrastructure.
Quantum Optics Communication Engineer-Technical Staff (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryQuantum Optics Communication Engineer-Technical Staff (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearExamples of near-term field tests include terabit-per-second direct-to-Earth small-satellite constellations, near-Earth wideband relay laser communication terminal hardware for space and ground terminal use, and next-generation beam-director prototypes that are inherently scalable to deep-space optical comm systems, and quantum state transfer across a regional quantum network testbed. Primary areas of research include the development of novel entangled-photon source technologies and quantum memory systems; novel quantum link architectures; sensitive single-photon receivers; novel modulation and coding approaches; multi-format laser-comm modems; robust and compact free-space optical beam directors; and precision beam pointing, link acquisition and tracking systems.
Group 06-62 | SRP Intern | Tactical Edge Communications | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 06-62 | SRP Intern | Tactical Edge Communications | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MAThe Tactical Edge Communications Group develops and demonstrates new algorithms, architectures, and hardware implementations for processing signals for a broad range of RF system applications, including advanced wireless communications and signals intelligence. To support concept development and evaluation, the group conducts a significant amount of field tests and data collection campaigns, and collaborates with other groups within the division and throughout the Laboratory in real-time prototype implementation, experiment execution, and systems analysis.
Technical Staff - Space Systems Engineer (EMI/EMC/Radiation Analysis) (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryTechnical Staff - Space Systems Engineer (EMI/EMC/Radiation Analysis) (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearExamples of recent projects include the prototyping of electronic systems and effects, hardware-in-the-loop testing of tactically relevant payloads with surrogate threat systems, developing RF subsystems for satellites, and analysis of spacecraft mission dynamics, environments, and resiliency. Group 94, Electronics for Contested Space, is seeking a space systems engineer to analyze and test space environmental effects including EMI (Electromagnetic Interference), EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), and effects caused by the space radiation environment.
Group 04-41 | SRP Intern | Homeland Decision Support Systems | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 04-41 | SRP Intern | Homeland Decision Support Systems | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MAAs 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. The group is seeking motivated graduate students and experienced undergraduates to assist with projects addressing homeland security challenges through software engineering, algorithm development, and/or machine learning.
Group 07-77 | CO-OP | Rapid Prototyping - Electrical Engineering | July - December 2026 (Lexingt... MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 07-77 | CO-OP | Rapid Prototyping - Electrical Engineering | July - December 2026 (Lexingt...Lexington, MA$24.50–$31 / hourUnder the direction of Group Technical Staff, Co-Op interns with expertise in Electrical engineering, computer science, power systems and embedded software will work in diverse, interdisciplinary groups to design, fabricate, integrate and test novel sensor and payload systems for a variety of aircraft and other platforms. The Rapid Prototyping Group is in the Engineering Division, focusing on partnering with Mission Area Groups across the Laboratory to execute a large variety of rapid prototyping programs, delivering new advanced technology capabilities in timelines typically under a year.
Specialist III - Engineering Assistant - Electrical/Test Engineer (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratorySpecialist III - Engineering Assistant - Electrical/Test Engineer (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$110,400–$148,900 / yearExamples of recent projects include the prototyping of electronic systems and effects, hardware-in-the-loop testing of tactically relevant payloads with surrogate threat systems, developing RF subsystems for satellites, and analysis of spacecraft mission dynamics, environments, and resiliency. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements.
Technical Staff - Embedded Systems Architect (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryTechnical Staff - Embedded Systems Architect (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearExamples of recent projects include the prototyping of electronic systems and effects, hardware-in-the-loop testing of tactically relevant payloads with surrogate threat systems, developing RF subsystems for satellites, and analysis of spacecraft mission dynamics, environments, and resiliency. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements.
Group 5-99 | Student Tech Asst - Computational Scientist/Engineer | Supercomputing Center | '25-'... MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 5-99 | Student Tech Asst - Computational Scientist/Engineer | Supercomputing Center | '25-'...Lexington, MALLSC supports numerous programming languages and software libraries, including C, C++, Fortran, Java, MPI, PVL, and VSIPL; however, approximately 85% of Laboratory users run parallel MATLAB codes using the Lincoln Laboratory-developed pMatlab library ( http://www.ll.mit.edu/pMatlab ) or The MathWorks-developed MATLAB Distributed Computing Toolbox. The Lincoln Laboratory Supercomputing Center (LLSC) is an interactive, on-demand parallel computing system that uses a large computing cluster to enable Laboratory researchers to augment the processing power of desktop systems with high-performance computational cluster nodes to process larger sets of sensor data, create higher-fidelity simulations, and develop entirely new algorithms.
Group 04-46 | SRP Intern | Homeland Protection Systems | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 04-46 | SRP Intern | Homeland Protection Systems | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MAAs 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. Summer student assignments may include research on state-of-the-art algorithms in computer vision, reinforcement learning, and/or representation learning applied to challenging, real-world datasets.
GNC and Autonomy Engineer-Associate Staff (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGNC and Autonomy Engineer-Associate Staff (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearThe final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. We don’t stop at papers: we design, build, integrate, field-test, and transition autonomy stacks - spanning perception, decision-making, learning, and control - into real operations across the DoD and Intelligence Community.
Cyber Systems Exploitation Researcher (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryCyber Systems Exploitation Researcher (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearYour main areas of research will include cyber tool prototyping and technical analysis of offensive or defensive cyber tools and systems, automated vulnerability discovery, reverse engineering, software protection mechanisms, static analysis, and dynamic instrumentation. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements.
Programming-Associate Staff (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryProgramming-Associate Staff (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / yearEach year, we lead major field-testing campaigns using a fleet of highly instrumented aircraft and advanced ground systems, while local testing ensures flight readiness and system validation. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements.
Assistant Staff - RF Applications and Signal Processing (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryAssistant Staff - RF Applications and Signal Processing (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$100,200–$120,000 / yearExamples of recent projects include the prototyping of electronic systems and effects, hardware-in-the-loop testing of tactically relevant payloads with surrogate threat systems, developing RF subsystems for satellites, and analysis of spacecraft mission dynamics, environments, and resiliency. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements.
Program Material Planner (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryProgram Material Planner (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$98,600–$133,500 / yearThe successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary program team providing fabrication expertise, coordinating design for manufacturability reviews, facilitating fabrication activities, and developing and executing program fabrication plans working in close collaboration with program teams, internal shop operations, and Group members. The role of the Program Material Planner will focus on leading the supply chain strategy for a program, operating as a key liaison between program engineering, fabrication, and suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective material availability from concept through prototype fabrication of mechanical assemblies.
Cyber Systems Exploitation Researcher (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryCyber Systems Exploitation Researcher (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearYour main areas of research will include cyber tool prototyping and technical analysis of offensive or defensive cyber tools and systems, automated vulnerability discovery, reverse engineering, software protection mechanisms, static analysis, and dynamic instrumentation. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements.