Summer Intern & Teaching Assistant, BWSI UAS-SAR Course

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MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center that specializes in advanced technology development for national security. Specifically, the Airborne Radar Systems and Techniques group within Lincoln Laboratory focuses on prototyping radar and imaging sensors for wide-area surveillance. Their work involves developing and maturing algorithms designed to detect small objects in challenging environments. Projects typically encompass a blend of hardware and software development, as well as algorithm design. Teams at Lincoln Laboratory collaborate to understand foundational physical principles, engineer and construct unique sensor systems, plan and execute flight test data collections, create and integrate innovative processing techniques, and explore advanced countermeasures that could degrade sensor performance. The staff projects often involve partnerships across the Department of Defense, with the goal of transitioning their work onto operational platforms globally to perform impactful and relevant missions.

About the Job: Summer Intern & Teaching Assistant (BWSI UAS-SAR Course)

This position is for a Summer Intern at MIT Lincoln Laboratory who will also serve as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Unmanned Aerial Systems Synthetic Aperture Radar (UAS-SAR) course within the Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI) outreach program.

Job Summary:
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team to enhance and deliver the UAS-SAR course to a new cohort of students for the 2026 program. This is an exciting opportunity particularly suited for high-performing alumni of the BWSI UAS-SAR course who are seeking to develop skills in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, while applying their passion as a teaching assistant. The TA role will involve a 6-week commitment during the summer, based on MIT’s campus, supporting BWSI. Additionally, depending on availability both before or after the BWSI program, this position may offer project opportunities at Lincoln Laboratory. These projects would provide the intern with insights into the day-to-day work of the course instructors within the Airborne Radar Systems and Techniques group, offering hands-on experience in radar system development and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Assist instructors as a Teaching Assistant for the BWSI UAS-SAR course.
• Guide students through course material, assist with project component implementation, and help them debug their code through testing.
• Collaborate with instructors to enhance existing course materials for future iterations.
• Develop hands-on experience in analyzing radar data, extracting valuable insights, and improving system performance.
• Build teaching skills by working directly with students on their course projects.
• Enhance technical and professional communication skills through interactions with the course team, students, and radar engineers.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with BWSI UAS-SAR course materials, acquired through attendance as a student or by assisting with the course within the last 5 years.
• Must be 18 years or older by June 1, 2026.
• Currently enrolling in an undergraduate degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for radar-related technologies, including but not limited to: digital signal processing techniques, image processing, machine learning, RF hardware, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and remote sensing.
• Possession of basic programming skills in Python.
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and strong communication abilities.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn, innovate, lead, and contribute to a dynamic team environment.

Work Environment & Additional Information:
This role offers an intellectually stimulating environment where the intern will apply their expertise to real-world challenges in radar signal processing. MIT Lincoln Laboratory emphasizes its value for differences and actively encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

The 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. U.S. citizenship is required for this position. MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, committed to providing equal consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.