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Group 06-61 | SRP Intern | Strategic & Long-Range Communications | Summer 2026

MIT Lincoln Laboratory
United States, Massachusetts, Lexington
244 Wood Street (Show on map)
Sep 11, 2025
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK Group 06-61 \| SRP Intern \| Strategic & Long-Range Communications \| Summer 2026 Apply now Date: Sep 11, 2025 Location: Lexington, MA, US Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory The Strategic and Long-Range Communications Group develops new system concepts and techniques to support the US Government's most critical communications needs. The Group specializes in RF communications in multi-domain applications (ground, sea, air, and space) for global assured connectivity in the presence of adversary interference and interception threats. The Group leverages its expertise in communications system analysis, digital signal processing, RF technology, rapid prototyping, and field experimentation to research, develop, characterize, and demonstrate new capabilities. Position Description The Group is seeking talented and enthusiastic summer research interns to engage in modeling & simulation, analysis and/or implementation of RF communications systems. Specific project work may include system analysis, signal processing modelling and analysis; GPP, GPU, or FPGA development; system test and measurement in a benchtop environment; or system characterization in fielded environments. Position Requirements A successful candidate will be pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field. Candidate with experience or coursework in wireless communications systems, information theory, analog circuit design, embedded software design, and/or digital signal processing is desired. 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 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: 42369 Nearest Major Market: Boston Job Segment: Security Clearance, Embedded, RF, Testing, Systems Analyst, Government, Technology, Science Apply now Find similar jobs: Communication Systems