Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Fabrication Engineering - Digital Architecture (Group 07-72)

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Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Fabrication Engineering - Digital Architecture (Group 07-72) Apply now Date: Nov 6, 2026

Location:

Lexington, MA, US

Company:

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Fabrication Engineering Group provides rapid fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of advanced hardware prototypes for national security applications. Examples include the precision machining of fiber mounts for airborne high energy laser systems, multi-functional structures using additive processes for ground-based radar systems, custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) for space-borne data processing, and highly integrated mechanical packaging for undersea communication terminals. Core mechanical competencies span precision fabrication, additive manufacturing, and 5-axis machining. The group concentrates on high-complexity parts, quick-turn capabilities and activities that require concurrent engineering with program teams. Core PCB capabilities include design for manufacturability (DFM), automated solder paste dispensers, precise pick-n-place machines, and automated optical inspection systems. Assembly, integration, and test capabilities include integration spaces, clean rooms, vibration testing, thermal testing, and space simulation chambers. The Group focuses on state-of-practice prototyping capabilities, technical excellence, exceptional collaboration and outstanding operation.

Position Description

The Fabrication Engineering Group seeks a motivated summer intern to support initiatives involving digital architecture, manufacturing data integration, and engineering dashboard development. The intern will work with engineers, technicians, and project stakeholders to help improve the accessibility, visualization, and usability of fabrication-related data.

This position is particularly suited to students with an interest in digital engineering, data systems, manufacturing informatics, software development, user-centered dashboard design, or industrial engineering. The intern will gain exposure to fabrication operations, engineering workflows, data governance, and secure development practices in a research and development environment.

Primary Responsibilities

The summer intern may support work in the following areas:

Assist in documenting current fabrication engineering data flows, systems, interfaces, and reporting processes. Support development or enhancement of digital dashboards used to visualize manufacturing, quality, schedule, equipment, inventory, or project data. Help design dashboard layouts, metrics, and data visualizations in... For full info follow application link.

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.