Software and Electronics Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
About this role
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is hiring Summer 2027 interns for Group 76, Software and Electronics Engineering, based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Working under the guidance of technical staff, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of software and electronics systems for real research programs. Internships typically run 10-12 weeks with flexible start and end dates between May and early August. Pay is set by the academic year completed before the internship starts, from $25 an hour for freshmen to $36.50 an hour for students with a bachelor's degree plus a year of graduate study.
This listing sits in our Internships section and was posted on November 06, 2026. The role is based on site in Lexington, MA, United States, so it suits candidates within commuting distance. The advertised pay for the position is $52,000 – $75,920/yr, as published by the employer. On this page you will find the responsibilities, the requirements the employer is screening for, the benefits on offer, and a step-by-step route to submit your application.
Job snapshot
| Employer | MIT Lincoln Laboratory |
|---|---|
| Job title | Software and Electronics Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) |
| Location | Lexington, MA, United States |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job type | Internship |
| Category | Internships |
| Salary | $52,000 – $75,920/yr |
| Posted | November 06, 2026 |
| Listing source | Harvard FAS Career Services |
What you will do day to day
While every employer organises the work slightly differently, the core of this Software and Electronics Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) role at MIT Lincoln Laboratory covers the following:
- Contribute to the design, development, and testing of software and electronics systems
- Work with MIT Lincoln Laboratory technical staff on live research projects
- Write, test, and document code and hardware work to laboratory standards
- Participate in team reviews and present your results
- Learn laboratory tools, processes, and safety practices
- Complete a defined summer project within the 10-12 week program
What you will need
- Current undergraduate or graduate student in a relevant engineering or computer science field
- Coursework or project experience in software development or electronics
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work on-site in Lexington, Massachusetts for 10-12 weeks
- U.S. work authorisation as required by the laboratory (see the full posting)
This opportunity suits a current student or recent graduate who wants supervised, hands-on experience and a reference point for their first full application.
Pay and benefits
The advertised salary range for this position is $52,000 – $75,920/yr, as published by MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Final offers in US hiring typically depend on experience, qualifications, and location, and the official listing remains the authoritative source for pay details. Alongside pay, weigh the benefits below — health cover, paid leave, and retirement contributions can add significant value on top of the base figure.
Benefits listed by the employer
- $25-$36.50 per hour depending on academic year completed (about $52,000-$75,920 annualised at full-time hours)
- Paid 10-12 week summer research program, May to early August
- Mentorship from MIT Lincoln Laboratory technical staff
- Hands-on experience on real defense and research systems
- Flexible start and end dates
How to apply
- Read the requirements above carefully and check you meet the essentials — US employers screen against them closely.
- Update your résumé so the skills named in this listing are easy to find, using the same wording where it honestly matches your experience.
- Click the Apply button on this page. It takes you to the source listing (Harvard FAS Career Services), where the original posting is linked — always confirm the role, pay and deadline there before applying.
- Complete every field of the application on the source listing and double-check your contact details before submitting.
- Keep a note of the posting date and job title so you can follow up politely if you have not heard back within two weeks.
Tips to strengthen your application
- Apply months ahead for summer programs — many close in the preceding autumn.
- Tailor your résumé to the posting and include relevant coursework and projects.
- Ask about conversion to a full-time role — good programs hire from their intern pool.
- Prepare two or three questions about the team to ask at interview.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship based?
Lexington, Massachusetts, on-site at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
How long is the program?
Internships are typically 10-12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates from May through early August.
How do I apply for the Software and Electronics Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) position?
Use the Apply button on this page — it opens the source listing on Harvard FAS Career Services. US Jobs Hub never charges job seekers and does not collect applications itself.
What is the salary for this Software and Electronics Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) role?
The advertised range is $52,000 – $75,920/yr, as published by the employer. The final offer depends on experience, qualifications, and location, so confirm the current figure on the official listing before you apply.
Where is this job located?
This position is listed for Lexington, MA, United States and is a On-site role. Confirm the exact workplace address on the official listing.
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