Group | Student Tech Asst - Computational Scientist​/Engineer | Supercomputing Center

Student Tech Asst - Computational Scientist/Engineer

Date:
Oct 17, 2025

Location:

Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Lincoln Laboratory Supercomputing Center (LLSC) is an interactive, on-demand parallel computing system that uses a large computing cluster to enable Laboratory researchers to augment the processing power of desktop systems with high-performance computational cluster nodes to process larger sets of sensor data, create higher-fidelity simulations, and develop entirely new algorithms. LLSC supports numerous programming languages and software libraries, including C, C++, Fortran, Java, MPI, PVL, and VSIPL;

however, approximately 85% of Laboratory users run parallel MATLAB codes using the Lincoln Laboratory-developed pMatlab library (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) or The Math Works-developed MATLAB Distributed Computing Toolbox.

As a research intern, you will assist in the study, development, prototyping, and characterization of new technologies for interactive supercomputing, big data technologies, and/or online educational technology. The internship will involve working closely with a staff member, participating in seminars and tours, and contributing to research and development in one of the areas described above.

Required:

Working toward a BS (junior year or later preferred), MS, or PhD in computational science, engineering, or mathematics. Candidates should have parallel computing expertise; mathematical analysis of data across a range of applications; experience working with state-of-the-art systems; and a strong interest in publishing the results in conferences and journals.

• Freshman (BS expected May/June 2029): $24.50/hour
• Sophomore (BS expected May/June 2028): $26.00/hour
• Junior (BS expected May/June 2027): $28.00/hour
• Senior (5-year BS program, completed 4 years by May/June 2026): $31.00/hour
• Bachelor's degree completed in 2026: $34.50/hour
• BS + 1 (BS completed May/June 2025, 1st year of MS in 2025-26): $36.00/hour
• BS + 2 (BS completed May/June 2024, 2nd year of MS in 2025-26, degree not yet conferred): $37.50/hour
• MS (Master's degree expected May/June 2026): $38.00/hour
• MS + 1 (MS completed May/June 2025, 1st year of PhD in 2025-26): $40.50/hour
• MS + 2 (MS completed May/June 2024, 2nd year of PhD in 2025-26): $42.00/hour
• MS + 3 (MS completed May/June 2023, 3rd year of PhD in 2025-26): $43.00/hour

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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