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Group 07-77 | CO-OP | Rapid Prototyping - Electrical Engineering | July - December 2026

CompanyMIT Lincoln Laboratory
LocationLexington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Collaborate in interdisciplinary groups to design, fabricate, integrate, and test novel sensor and payload systems for aircraft and other platforms. Participate in the assembly and testing of hardware components for rapid prototyping programs.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$25 - $31
Company Size
4045
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center chartered to apply advanced technology to problems of national security. Research and development activities focus on long-term technology development as well as rapid system prototyping and demonstration. These efforts are aligned within key mission areas. The Laboratory works with industry to transition new concepts and technology for system development and deployment.
About the Role

 

The Rapid Prototyping Group is in the Engineering Division, focusing on partnering with Mission Area Groups across the Laboratory to execute a large variety of rapid prototyping programs, delivering new advanced technology capabilities in timelines typically under a year.  Under the direction of Group Technical Staff, Co-Op interns with expertise in Electrical engineering, computer science, power systems and embedded software will work in diverse, interdisciplinary groups to design, fabricate, integrate and test novel sensor and payload systems for a variety of aircraft and other platforms.

 

Under the direction of Group technical staff, Co-Op interns studying in the areas of Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical engineering fields will participate in the design, fabrication, testing and assembly of hardware components into the systems being delivered.

 

Requirements:

°  Currently enrolled in a program of study in engineering or physics (Mechanical, Aero/Astro, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical, Material Science, Civil Engineering or Physics preferred.)

°  GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher.

°  Some experience with SolidWorks CAD tool strongly preffered.

°  Completed at least through sophomore year of university.

 

Compensation for 2025 (will be reviewed for 2026):

  • Technical Co-Op: $24.50 – $31.00 per hour (based on year in school)
  • Administrative Co-Op: $21.50 – $25.00 per hour (based on year in school)

 

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: 42384 

 

Key Skills
Electrical EngineeringComputer SciencePower SystemsEmbedded SoftwareSolidWorksCADHardware IntegrationTestingFabricationSensor SystemsPayload Systems
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchTechnologyGovernment & Public Sector