Group 99-Summer Research Program Intern (Advanced Electro-Optical Systems)

Location

Lexington, MA | United States

Job description

The Advanced Electro-Optical Systems Group (99) focuses on rapidly developing and then field-testing innovative sensor systems used by the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, NASA, and other U.S. government agencies to gather data for the persistent surveillance of wide areas in space and on the earth. To design and build prototypes of these systems, our staff leverage a broad range of technologies: electro-optics, infrared sensors, novel focal plane arrays, embedded processors, video analytics, and image processing. We work closely with the end users of systems to ensure that new systems provide high-quality, relevant information, and we are able to respond quickly to improve our systems to meet users' needs.

Job Description

We are seeking highly motivated students with a passion for learning, exploration, and solving complex problems. Participants will contribute to ongoing research, hardware & software prototyping, and supporting operational systems critical to national security. Examples of past projects led by participants include: 

• FPGA Implementation of a data serialization and laser modulation solution 
• High-fidelity software simulation of stellar imaging system
• Prototyping of a novel, sensorless, brushless DC motor control testbed and algorithm for precision pointing applications
• Supporting design, simulation, build, and validation of space-rated PCBs centered upon a first-of-its-kind spectrometer ASIC 
• Characterization of a neuromorphic camera and exploration of novel capabilities enabled by this type of sensor 

Core Candidate Requirements 

• Pursuing a degree in STEM or another relevant field 
• Prefer at least 2 years of undergraduate study (or equivalent) prior to employment but exceptional individuals are encouraged to still apply 
• U.S. citizenship 
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Ideal Candidates will have experience with two or more skills from any of the following sections: 

• Embedded Systems 
  • VHDL or Verilog 
  • Simulation tools and frameworks (e.g., Modelsim or cocotb) 
  • Microcontrollers
  • Real Time Operating Systems such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS 
  • Serial protocols such as SPI, i2c, PCIe, etc. 
• Software 
  • Programming Languages: C++, Rust, Python 
  • Databases: SQL, Non-relational 
  • Familiarity with version-control systems 
  • Design concepts and patterns. 
• Electrical Design & Validation 
  • Familiar with design tools such as Altium, Xpedition, or KiCAD
  • Circuit simulation 
  • Familiar with benchtop testing equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Digital Logic, Spectrum Analyzers, and Vector Network Analyzers 
• Controls, System Modeling, & Simulation 
  • Dynamical systems modeling, using differential and/or difference equations 
  • Mathematical tools, including linear algebra, Fourier analysis, Laplace and Z transforms, transfer functions 
  • Continuous- and/or discrete-time signal processing 
  • Classical and/or modern control theory (e.g., Bode plots, Nyquist stability criterion, LQR, Kalman filters, etc.) 
• Optics 
  • Ray and diffractive optics 
  • Optical system design 

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: 40616 

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