Group 76 - Summer Research Program Intern (Control & Autonomous Systems Engineering)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory • Lexington, MA

420d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Control and Autonomous Systems Engineering Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a Summer Research Program Intern with a strong interest in embedded hardware and software. This role involves contributing to cutting-edge research and development in autonomy, interfacing with and controlling physical objects in various environments. The intern will work within a multidisciplinary team, promoting innovation and collaboration in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong programming skills in a systems language (e.g., C++ or Rust).
• Proficiency in a numerical analysis language (e.g., Julia, MATLAB, or Python).
• Experience developing in Linux environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Background in satellites, autonomous vehicles, and modern controls.
• Familiarity with writing software/HDL for highly parallelized hardware (GPU, FPGA).
• Experience developing low-level drivers.
• Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lldb, etc.
• Knowledge of communication and hardware protocols (e.g. UDP, TCP, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI).
• Experience with real-time software and RTOS.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools such as PSpice and PCB design/layout.
• Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers for integration and hardware debugging.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and development projects in autonomy and robotics.
• Interface with and control physical objects in real-world applications.
• Collaborate with team members across various disciplines to innovate solutions.
• Develop embedded hardware and software solutions.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules and hybrid work arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed