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Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Space Tactics and Test (Group 09-93)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington, MAInternship$25–43.5/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$25–43.5/hr
Location
Lexington, MA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Group 93 develops, operates, and tests integrated sensing, command and control, and response systems for space-domain action. The Summer Research Program gives students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to national security challenges through hands-on research, mentorship, and professional development. Internships typically last 10–12 weeks, with flexible dates from May through early August.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

Secret DoD Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Group 93: Space Tactics and Test (https://www.ll.mit.edu/r-d/space-systems-and-technology/information-integration-and-decision-support)

Group 93, Space Tactics and Test, enables decisive space-domain action through the development, operation and test of integrated sensing, command and control, and response systems. The space domain and the services provided by our Nation’s satellites are critical to the joint fight and the American way-of-life. Increasingly these services and satellites are threatened by our global competitors. On behalf of our sponsors, Group 93 is accelerating the delivery of critical capabilities to ensure our continued freedom of action in space

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 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

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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How this job compares

Set against the 498 open Research Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25–43.5/hr
  • Massachusetts median$25–44/hr38 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–44/hr225 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $34.25/hr, is close to the Massachusetts median midpoint ($34/hr) — in the middle half of Research Intern hourly ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 57 open Research Intern jobs in Massachusetts and 498 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Education
235 of the 498 open Research Intern jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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