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Group 04-46 | SRP Intern | Homeland Protection Systems | Summer 2026

MIT Lincoln Laboratory
United States, Massachusetts, Lexington
244 Wood Street (Show on map)
Oct 23, 2025
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK Group 04-46 \| SRP Intern \| Homeland Protection Systems \| Summer 2026 Apply now Date: Oct 23, 2025 Location: Lexington, MA, US Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory The Homeland Protection Systems group works with U.S. government agencies and military partners to develop, assess, and rapidly transition advanced systems in support of the Homeland's strategic interests. The group has deployed novel technology solutions to address security challenges in the national airspace, in urban centers, and at critical infrastructure sites. We specialize in algorithm and hardware prototyping, systems integration, systems analysis, and field testing, especially as related to air security operations. Our research efforts also include climate change, air, land, and maritime border security, and disaster response. Learn more about what our group does herehttps://www.ll.mit.edu/r-d/homeland-protection/homeland-protection-systems Position Description Our group is looking for summer students to aid in the research or development of software or algorithms. The specific summer assignment could include research or development on video analytics, user interfaces and visualizations, real-time video processing, or full stack software engineering. The candidate will work in a team-oriented development environment. Learn more about what our team does herehttps://www.ll.mit.edu/r-d/homeland-protection/homeland-protection-systems The summer internship program is open to candidates with various educational levels, including those in the process of earning a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Experience in the following is required: Project or work experience with C/C++, Java, or Python Familiarity with GIT or other source control Experience in one or more of the following is desired: Ability to analyze and understand existing codebases Coursework or experience in statistical analysis or machine learning MATLAB programming experience Strong written and oral communication skills 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. Learn more about the Summer Research Program at: https://www.ll.mit.edu/careers/student-opportunities/summer-research-program 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: 42480 Nearest Major Market: Boston Job Segment: R&D Engineer, Test Engineer, Statistics, Testing, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Data, Technology Apply now Find similar jobs: Homeland Protection and Air Traffic Control