Group 36 | SRP Intern - Undergraduate | Integrated Missile Defense Technology |
MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, MA, United States
Group 36 | SRP Intern - Undergraduate | Integrated Missile Defense Technology | Summer 2026
Date: Mar 31, 2026
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Overview The Integrated Missile Defense Technology Group supports the Missile Defense Agency in the development, deployment, testing, and enhancement of the missile defense system that protects the United States, deployed forces, and allies from missile attacks. The staff are involved in engineering, algorithm development, advanced prototyping, and testing of new capabilities from analysis of the global missile threat to fielding of new technology.
Position Description The group seeks undergraduate level summer interns to contribute to a number of challenging projects related to the mission. Interns will be partnered with technical staff as they work on issues that leverage their competencies. Projects may be worked on individually or in teams depending on the skills of the candidates.
The successful candidates will be pursuing a BS in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or a similar STEM degree.
Competencies desired in any combination of the following areas: C++, C, MATLAB, Python, physics, applied math, engineering, computer science, radar, infrared, IR, RF, autonomous systems, control systems theory, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data structures, algorithms, signal processing, signal analysis, formal methods, neural nets, and sensor fusion.
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.
Compensation Hourly pay rates (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
MS + 3 (MS completed May/June 2023, 3rd year of PhD in 2025‑26): $43.00/hour
Background Investigation & Security Clearance 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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:
42465
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Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Overview The Integrated Missile Defense Technology Group supports the Missile Defense Agency in the development, deployment, testing, and enhancement of the missile defense system that protects the United States, deployed forces, and allies from missile attacks. The staff are involved in engineering, algorithm development, advanced prototyping, and testing of new capabilities from analysis of the global missile threat to fielding of new technology.
Position Description The group seeks undergraduate level summer interns to contribute to a number of challenging projects related to the mission. Interns will be partnered with technical staff as they work on issues that leverage their competencies. Projects may be worked on individually or in teams depending on the skills of the candidates.
The successful candidates will be pursuing a BS in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or a similar STEM degree.
Competencies desired in any combination of the following areas: C++, C, MATLAB, Python, physics, applied math, engineering, computer science, radar, infrared, IR, RF, autonomous systems, control systems theory, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data structures, algorithms, signal processing, signal analysis, formal methods, neural nets, and sensor fusion.
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.
Compensation Hourly pay rates (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
MS + 3 (MS completed May/June 2023, 3rd year of PhD in 2025‑26): $43.00/hour
Background Investigation & Security Clearance 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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:
42465
#J-18808-Ljbffr