Electronics for Contested Space Co-Op (Fall 2026) - Group 09-94
Date: Oct 8, 2026
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The Electronics for Contested Space Group develops advanced electronic systems and technology for the protection of our Nation’s most important space capabilities. We design and develop state-of-the-art satellites and satellite payloads, novel concepts for resilient space architectures, and the Nation’s most sensitive radars, optics, and passive RF systems. The group also provides engineering rigor and experience to some of the most critical National Security programs through Laboratory-wide collaboration and acts in an advisory capacity to the U.S. Government. Examples of recent projects include the prototyping of electronic systems and effects, hardware-in-the-loop testing of tactically relevant payloads with surrogate threat systems, developing RF subsystems for satellites, and analysis of spacecraft mission dynamics, environments, and resiliency.
Position Description
Group 94, Electronics for Contested Space, is seeking a CO-OP student to help analyze, design, develop, and test the next generation of resilient space systems, electronics, and architectures. Activities may include electronics and/or RF design, electromagnetic analysis, hardware development, integration and test, test automation, embedded systems development, systems analysis, and data analysis.
Requirements / Skills
- Currently enrolled in a degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or a related technical field.
- Completed at least through sophomore year at time of employment.
- GPA 3.6/4.0 or higher.
- Relevant coursework, interest, and experience with at least one of the following areas: analog / digital electronics design, RF design, FPGA development, radar applications, signal processing & data analysis, satellite or satellite subsystem design, astrodynamics, aerospace control systems.
- Familiarity with test automation (LabView, GPIB, etc.).
- Familiarity with C/C++, MATLAB, Python, or other scientific programming languages.
Compensation
- Technical Co-Op: $25 – $32 per hour (based on year in school)
- Administrative Co-Op: $23 – $27 per hour (based on year in school)
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top 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: 43467
Nearest Major Market: Boston
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Security Clearance, RF, Computer Science, Laboratory, Aerospace, Government, Science, Technology, Aviation
