Group | CO-OP | Rapid Prototyping - Electrical Engineering

Job Information

Date: Oct 15, 2025

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Group 07-77 | CO-OP | Rapid Prototyping - Electrical Engineering | July - December 2026

The Rapid Prototyping Group is in the Engineering Division, focusing on partnering with Mission Area Groups across the Laboratory to execute a large variety of rapid prototyping programs, delivering new advanced technology capabilities in timelines typically under a year. Under the direction of Group Technical Staff,‑Op interns with expertise in Electrical engineering, computer science, power systems and embedded software will work in diverse, interdisciplinary groups to design, fabricate, integrate and test novel sensor and payload systems for a variety of aircraft and other platforms.

Under the direction of Group technical staff, Co‑Op interns studying in the areas of Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical engineering fields will participate in the design, fabrication, testing and assembly of hardware components into the systems being delivered.

• Currently enrolled in a program of study in engineering or physics (Mechanical, Aero/Astro, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical, Material Science, Civil Engineering or Physics preferred).
• GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• Some experience with Solid Works CAD tool strongly preferred.
• Completed at least through sophomore year of university.
• Compensation for 2025 (will be reviewed for 2026):
• Technical Co‑Op: $24.50 - $31.00 per hour (based on year in school)
• Administrative Co‑Op: $21.50 - $25.00 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 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.

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