Group 77 | CO-OP | Rapid Prototyping - Aero/Mech | July - December 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 77 | CO-OP | Rapid Prototyping - Aero/Mech | July - December 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$24.50–$31 / hourThe 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. Under the direction of Group technical staff, Co-Op interns studying in the areas of Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical engineering fields will participate in the design, fabrication, testing and assembly of hardware components into the systems being delivered.
Assistant Staff - Test Engineer (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryAssistant Staff - Test Engineer (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.
Quantum Optics Technology Engineer-Technical Staff (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryQuantum Optics Technology 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.
Associate Staff - Embedded Systems Engineer (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryAssociate Staff - Embedded Systems Engineer (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / 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.
Technical Staff - RF Applications and Signal Processing (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryTechnical Staff - RF Applications and Signal Processing (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.
Systems Administrator (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratorySystems Administrator (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$92,900–$123,000 / yearIn this role, you will support the administration, development, and optimization of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environments, CAD/PDM systems, engineering systems and supporting infrastructure in the disciplines of building, testing, deployment and ongoing maintenance. 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 - Electric Grid Communications Security | Energy Systems | Summer 2026 (... MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 04-47 | SRP Intern - Electric Grid Communications Security | Energy Systems | Summer 2026 (...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. 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.
Computational Biologist (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryComputational Biologist (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / 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. The Counter-WMD Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated and multidisciplinary biologist to support research and development efforts focused on national security challenges.
Associate Staff - RF Applications and Signal Processing (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryAssociate Staff - RF Applications and Signal Processing (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / 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. Experienced engineers with a strong background in signal processing, microwave subsystems, remote sensing, RF / antenna design, power / control electronics, electronic warfare, or aerospace systems are strongly encouraged to apply.
Group 04-47 | SRP Intern - Tactical Microgrid Research Developmen | Energy Systems | Summer 2026 ... MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 04-47 | SRP Intern - Tactical Microgrid Research Developmen | Energy Systems | Summer 2026 ...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 Energy Systems Group seeks a summer intern to join a multidisciplinary team that researches and develops advanced microgrid control systems for land, sea, air, and space applications.
Technical Staff - Remote Sensing Scientist (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryTechnical Staff - Remote Sensing Scientist (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MARemote$145,200–$170,000 / 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. The successful candidate will be part of a team with imaging and data scientists as well as hardware and software engineers to prototype, operate and analyze the performance of highly integrated sensor systems for terrestrial and space applications.
Group 06-67 | SRP Intern | Optical & Quantum Communications | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 06-67 | SRP Intern | Optical & Quantum Communications | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MAExamples of potential projects include working on technologies such as coherent modems, integrated photonics, modulation and coding approaches, lasercom terminal development, FPGA development for pointing, acquisition and tracking, software development for lasercom terminals, quantum entanglement, quantum memory, single-photon detector arrays, photon-starved undersea communication terminals, deep space (Mars or Uranus) lasercom missions, and others. Using these technologies, the group conducts research and development for a wide range of space, airborne, and terrestrial system applications, including terabit-per-second direct-to-Earth small-s satellite constellations, near-Earth wideband relay laser communication terminal hardware, and next-generation beam-director prototypes inherently scalable to deep-space systems.
Senior Precision Mechanical Engineer-Technical Staff (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratorySenior Precision Mechanical Engineer-Technical Staff (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$145,200–$170,000 / yearThe candidate must be knowledgeable in a broad range of challenging problems for precision machine design, mechanisms, and opto-mechanical systems including exact constraint design, bearings, flexures, sensors, actuators, precision error budgeting, structural design, and control systems. 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 Electronics | Energy Systems | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 04-47 | SRP Intern - Power Electronics | 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, developing hardware and real-time simulation testbeds, and power improvements to make warfighter hardware more capable. The Energy Systems Group seeks a summer intern to join a multidisciplinary team that researches and develops power electronic circuitry, the controls that operate those devices, and methods to enhance their performance.
Group 36 | SRP Intern - Graduate | Integrated Missile Defense Technology | Summer 2026 (Lexington... MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 36 | SRP Intern - Graduate | Integrated Missile Defense Technology | Summer 2026 (Lexington...Lexington, MAThe Integrated Missile Defense Technology Group supports the Missile Defense Agency in the development, deployment, testing, and enhancement of the Missile Defense that defends the United States, deployed forces, and allies from missile attacks. 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.
Associate Staff - Space Systems Engineer (EMI/EMC/Radiation Analysis (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryAssociate Staff - Space Systems Engineer (EMI/EMC/Radiation Analysis (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / 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.
Talent Pipeline Specialist - Student Prg (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryTalent Pipeline Specialist - Student Prg (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$63,800–$84,500 / 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. Recruitment of Interns and Co-ops: Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for all student positions, including internship, co-op and student technical assistant positions, from sourcing and screening candidates to extending offers.
Group 5-99 | SRP Intern | Supercomputing Center | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryGroup 5-99 | SRP Intern | Supercomputing Center | Summer 2026 (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MAOur supercomputing team is completely vertically integrated and we innovate at every level of the supercomputing system from reducing the environmental impact of our systems with innovative data center technologies to collaborating with world-class cyber security experts to make our systems more resilient, from developing revolutionary programming environments to make supercomputing easier for scientists and engineers. The LLSC creates world-class supercomputing assets and collaborates with brilliant MIT engineers, scientists, faculty, and students to use our capabilities to conduct research in diverse fields such as space observations, robotic vehicles, communications, cyber security, machine learning, sensor processing, electronic devices, bioinformatics, and air traffic control.
Associate Staff - Lead Test Engineer (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratoryAssociate Staff - Lead Test Engineer (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$116,400–$140,000 / 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.
Systems Administrator (Lexington, MA, US) MIT Lincoln LaboratorySystems Administrator (Lexington, MA, US)Lexington, MA$111,400–$147,500 / yearThe Engineering Division’s System Administration Team seeks an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to define, implement, and maintain Linux software infrastructure supporting autonomous systems and robotics research within the Control & Autonomous Systems Engineering Group. This role is critical to enabling cutting-edge R&D while meeting stringent compliance requirements such as FIPS enforcement, enhanced privilege management, PKI-based MFA, and UxS compliance for air-gapped networks.