Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Advanced Concepts and Technologies (Group 03-39)
About the Group
The Advanced Concepts & Technologies Group develops technology to protect deployed sailors, soldiers, and assets against advanced threats while enabling operations in complex maritime environments. The group's research and development activities include concepts design, advanced algorithms development, software and hardware prototyping, experimental field-testing, and data analysis. Key focus areas include advanced electronic warfare systems prototypes, advanced sensors prototypes, novel signal processing algorithms, optimization for resource allocation, and artificial intelligence for next-generation fleet and surface asset defense systems. The team comprises scientists and engineers with expertise in physics, mathematics, computer science, and various engineering disciplines, fostering mentoring, critical thinking, and innovation in a highly collaborative environment.
Job Overview
The group seeks undergraduate or graduate level summer interns to contribute to challenging projects related to its mission. Interns will be partnered with Laboratory staff and may work individually or in teams depending on candidate skills.
Project Examples
- Develop infrared and visible imaging systems with object detection image processing
- Design and build RF systems including antenna, receiver, and data acquisition
- Apply AI/ML for implementation into 'serious gaming'
- Develop models for various sensor systems
Qualifications
Successful candidates will be pursuing a BS in one of the following fields:
- Engineering
- Software
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Similar STEM degrees
Desired Competencies
Competencies desired in any combination of the following areas:
- C++, C, MATLAB, Python
- Physics, applied math, engineering, computer science
- Radar, infrared (IR), RF
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning
- Control and dynamical systems theory
- Embedded systems, real-time software
- Data structures, algorithms
- Signal processing, signal analysis
- Formal methods, neural nets, sensor fusion
Summer Research Program Details
The Summer Research Program offers students the chance to apply academic knowledge to real-world national security challenges while working alongside leading scientists and engineers. Interns engage in hands-on research, receive dedicated mentorship, and participate in professional development opportunities including workshops, tech talks, and networking events.
- Duration: typically 10–12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates (typically May through early August)
- Housing support for eligible non-local interns: access to discounted university housing in Boston and a one-time taxable relocation payment
- Complimentary daily shuttle transportation provided from Boston-based housing to and from the Lab
Compensation
Hourly pay rates effective January 2027 – December 2027, based on the highest academic year or degree completed before the internship start date:
- Freshman year completed: $25.50/hour
- Sophomore year completed: $27.50/hour
- Junior year completed: $29.50/hour
- 4th year of 5-year program completed, no degree conferred: $32.50/hour
- Bachelor's completed: $34.50/hour
- Bachelor's + 1 (one year of graduate study completed): $36.50/hour
- Bachelor's + 2 (two years of graduate study completed): $38.00/hour
- MS completed: $39.00/hour
- MS + 1 (one year of graduate study after MS): $41.00/hour
- MS + 2 (two years of graduate study after MS): $42.50/hour
- MS + 3 (three years of graduate study after MS): $43.50/hour
Security Clearance
Selected candidates 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.
Requisition ID: 43605