What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group 03-37 | SRP Intern | Advanced Undersea Systems and Technology | Summer 202 position at MIT Lincoln Laboratory?
Date: Sep 16, 2025
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Exciting Summer Internship Opportunity with the Advanced Undersea Systems and Technology Group
Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and eager to make a real impact in the field of undersea systems? Join our dynamic team this summer as an intern and dive into a world of innovation and discovery!
About Us: The Advanced Undersea Systems and Technology Group is at the forefront of developing state-of-the-art undersea systems. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals to contribute to our projects.
What You'll Do: Individuals will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of experts who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of undersea technology while contributing to the development of cutting-edge systems, sensors, and platforms that enhance undersea capabilities. Participants will also gain practical experience through hardware and algorithm development, data analysis from operational environments, and the application of novel algorithms to emerging mission areas. Opportunities are available for summer interns to work on a variety of exciting tasks, including:
- Developing artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
- Prototyping autonomous systems capabilities
- Creating advanced simulation tools
- Conducting system modeling and performance analysis
If you are ready to take on new challenges and be part of a team that is making waves in undersea technology, we want to hear from you!
- We welcome applicants pursuing a B.S. or higher degree in one of the following technical disciplines or a related field: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Oceanography, Computer Science, Data Science.
- An ability to communicate technical content to a variety of audiences
- An ability to program in a scientific programming language (e.g., MATLAB or Python)
- Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Experience with digital signal processing, estimation, and tracking
- Experience with data processing and manipulation of large data volumes
- Experience with high-performance computing environments
- Experience with autonomous systems
- Experience with field-testing prototype systems
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 below are 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
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: 42376
Nearest Major Market: Boston
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Salary : $25 - $43
