Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Fabrication Engineering Integration (Group 07-72)
MIT Lincoln Laboratory · Posted Nov 6, 2026
- Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
- Internship · Intern
- $25–$44 per hour
- 1+ years
Support the integration, assembly, test, and documentation of complex prototype hardware systems as a summer intern in the Fabrication Engineering Division.
Compensation
Hourly pay 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
Responsibilities
- Support assembly and integration of prototype hardware, fixtures, test articles, and engineering subsystems.
- Assist with interpreting engineering drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, assembly procedures, and interface-control documentation.
- Help prepare components, tools, fixtures, and work areas for fabrication, assembly, inspection, or testing.
- Participate in fit checks, tolerance verification, alignment activities, and functional checkout of hardware assemblies.
- Assist engineers and technicians in identifying mechanical, electrical, or system-interface issues during integration activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering
- Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering