Summer Research Program Intern 2027, - RF, Radar, and Signal Processing (Group 10-07) MIT Lincoln Laboratory tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Massachusetts, Lexington 244 Wood Street (Show on map) Oct 13, 2026 Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

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Date:

Oct 13, 2026

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MIT Lincoln Laboratory The Advanced Capabilities and Systems Group is an agile, innovative, multi-disciplinary team developing novel system and technology concepts that address the nation's critical security challenges. The group leverages focused analysis to understand solutions to defense and intelligence problems and then develops the solutions in a fast cycle of experimentation and prototyping. The group supports the Army, Air Force, Navy, Special Operations Forces, the Intelligence Community, and other government agencies in a wide variety of prototyping efforts principally focused on radio frequency systems, EO/IR sensors, and Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The Group consists of talented technical staff with expertise in electromagnetics, signal processing, radio frequency systems, antenna design, statistics, optimization, machine learning, autonomous control, aero design, software engineering, and embedded systems. Job Description The Advanced Capabilities & Systems Group is seeking summer internship candidates to conduct research and analyze advanced wireless communication, radar, and electronic warfare techniques and signal processing algorithms both in the laboratory and in the field. Strong candidates will have experience with signal processing theory, which may include digital communications, RF propagation phenomena, modulation and coding, medium access control, and/or multiple access techniques. In addition to the above topics, there are other potential summer internship opportunities with the group, and we will broadly consider candidates meeting the position requirements below. Position Requirements Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics,Applied Mathematics, or similar field.

Demonstrated excellence in communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts in a clear, concise manner to a wide spectrum of audiences. Desired Skills Experience in signal processing techniques, data analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB), and C or C++ programming is strongly desired. Compensation Hourly pay rates below are effective January 2026 - December 2026 and will be reviewed again for Summer 2027. Rates are based on the highest academic year or degree completed before the internship start date.

Freshman year completed:

$25.00/hour

Sophomore year completed: $27.00/hour

Junior year completed: $29.00/hour

4th year of 5 year program completed, no degree conferred: $32.00/hour

Bachelors completed: $34.50/hour

Bachelors + 1, one year of graduate study completed: $36.50/hour

Bachelors + 2, two years of graduate study completed: $38.00/hour

MS completed: $39.00/hour

MS + 1, one year of graduate study completed after the

MS:

$41.00/hour

MS + 2, two years of graduate study completed after the

MS:

$42.50/hour

MS + 3, three years of graduate study completed after the

MS:

$43.50/hour At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance.

Benefits offered to employees include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options

... and much more! Please visit our Benefits pagefor more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage ofother voluntary benefits, discounts and perks. 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.

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