Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Cyber Operations and Analysis Technology (Group 05-57)

Location: Lexington, MA, US

What do we do in the Cyber Operations and Analysis Technology Group?

Come and help defend the nation in cyberspace! In the Cyber Operations & Analysis Technology Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, we research challenging technical problems in cyber security, develop new technologies, and prototype first-of-a-kind systems. We aim to ensure critical national security missions and systems are assured against cyber threats, by architecting them for resilience and empowering cyber defenders.

As an interdisciplinary group, we innovate by drawing insights from computer science, software engineering, data engineering, data science, artificial intelligence/machine learning, cryptography, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, and allied technical fields. We collaborate with research partners across MIT, offering frequent opportunities to team and learn in new areas. If you want a career in R&D with the opportunity to have real impact on important problems, join us!

Job Description

As a summer research intern, you will help our group create advanced technologies for ensuring security and resiliency of next-generation mission-critical and/or cyber operational systems. You will perform analysis, develop technology, and/or build software. As a member of a research team, you will work with a principal investigator and other seasoned researchers. You will have considerable autonomy and independence in your research tasks, but also many collaborative work opportunities. Candidates should be working toward a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Security, Mathematics, Data Science, AI, or a related field.

Experience in the following is required

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of technical team
• Demonstrated interest in cyber security or cyber operations
• Interest in and ability to analyze a problem including collecting and evaluating data and presenting your analysis and findings to the rest of the team
• Experience with Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar

Summer Research Program Overview

The Summer Research Program offers students the chance to apply their academic knowledge to real-world national security challenges while working alongside leading scientists and engineers. As an SRP intern, you'll engage in hands-on research, receive dedicated mentorship, and take part in professional development opportunities including workshops, tech talks, and networking events-all while building connections within a vibrant community of peers.

• Internships are typically 10-12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates, typically May through early August.
• Housing support is available for eligible non-local interns, including access to discounted university housing in Boston and a one-time taxable relocation payment.
• Complimentary daily shuttle transportation is provided from Boston-based housing to and from the Lab.

Learn more about the Summer Research Program at: https://www.ll.mit.edu/careers/student-opportunities/summer-research-program

Compensation

Hourly pay rates below are effective January 2026 – December 2026 and will be reviewed again for Summer 2027. Rates are based on the highest academic year or degree completed before the internship start date.

Freshman year completed: $25.00/hour

Sophomore year completed: $27.00/hour

Junior year completed: $29.00/hour

4th year of 5 year program completed, no degree conferred: $32.00/hour

Bachelors completed: $34.50/hour

Bachelors + 1, one year of graduate study completed: $36.50/hour

Bachelors + 2, two years of graduate study completed: $38.00/hour

MS completed: $39.00/hour

MS + 1, one year of graduate study completed after the MS: $41.00/hour

MS + 2, two years of graduate study completed after the MS: $42.50/hour

MS + 3, three years of graduate study completed after the MS: $43.50/hour

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: 43510