MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The Systems and Analysis Group provides technical analyses to senior USAF leadership on a broad range of technical topics with implications throughout the Department of Defense.
Group analysis topics include:
- Survivability of advanced USAF aircraft versus modern air defenses
- Impact of current and future electronic attack and electronic protection techniques
- Effectiveness of advanced weapon systems
- Capabilities and limitations of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems
- Vulnerability of precision-guided munitions to threat counters.
Many of these systems analyses rely on a large body of modeling and simulation tools for RF, infrared, GPS, and directed-energy systems, which our group creates, maintains, and utilizes. We also validate our modeling via collaboration with the Tactical Defense Systems Group (G108). In other cases, new models, supported by measurements and tests when feasible, are developed to evaluate new USAF capabilities. Where a rapid capability is sought, the group may lead multi-group coalitions in the fulfillment of these needs.
Job Description
A summer intern is needed to assist staff members working on a broad range of systems analysis problems involving RF, EO/IR, or GPS. Work entails providing simulation software and data analysis tools in these areas to support ongoing projects. Some mathematical modeling may be required to aid in development of simulations. Specific project assignments may be tailored to interest/background of candidate.
Required skills:
- Completion of at least two years toward a technical degree (BS/MS/PhD) in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or Mathematics
- Understanding of basic physics
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, C or C++
Preferred skills:
- Familiarity with RF, EO/IR, and/or GPS systems
- Experience with modeling and simulation
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to broad audience
Day-to-day responsibility examples:
- Collaborate with full-time staff mentor to understand relevant technical topics
- Research and compile relevant technical information
- Create and run small-scale simulations to analyze technical topics
- Participate in bi-weekly group status meetings
- Work closely with professional graphic artists to build presentation slides
- End-of-summer presentation to interns and full-time staff on your internship project
You may read more about the MIT Lincoln Laboratory Summer Internship Program, intern experiences, as well as program offerings and benefits at: https://www.ll.mit.edu/careers/student-opportunities/summer-research-program
We are committed to building an inclusive and well-rounded workplace with diverse backgrounds and skillsets. We encourage any interested candidate to apply to our team even if your past experience doesn’t align with every job responsibility included in this role. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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.
To safeguard our health and well-being, MIT Lincoln Laboratory requires COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. Individuals may request exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reason.
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: 38541
To apply for this job please visit careers.ll.mit.edu.