AI Circuit Generation Co-Op; term; Group

AI for Circuit Generation Co-Op (6-month term) - Group 07-76

Date: Sep 18, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Software and Electronics Engineering Group collaborates with every research area at the Laboratory to create systems that accomplish their objectives in real-world scenarios and in unpredictable surroundings. Our engineers develop complex software and electronics systems, from concept to realization, for a variety of prototypes. We utilize the applied research approach to work on capabilities such as pointing and stabilization techniques to enable efficient space-based laser communication, and to build prototypes such as a ground-based sensor to detect biological threats in real time.

Our engineers are developing airborne visual navigation; flight controls; and on-orbit pointing, acquisition, and tracking systems. We have expertise in space-qualified electronics, precision controls, firmware, embedded software, and application software.

Group 76, Software and Electronics Engineering, is seeking a part-time or full-time Co-Op to support

Gen Circuit, a project focused on AI-generated circuit schematics for accelerating electronics design. The Co-Op will be for a 6-month duration. Start date can be as soon as possible, or as late as Spring Semester 2027.

Gen Circuit incorporates specialized domain knowledge, successful prior designs, and requirement-driven topological variations to generate high-quality circuit schematics.

The design pipeline is structured for integrity checking, using PSpice simulations to validate AI-generated proposals alongside human-in-the-loop decision-making.

The Co-Op will contribute across the design pipeline, which spans from Requirements to Function Blocks, Initial Schematic, Refined Schematic, and Final Optimization, and will have the opportunity to work with tools such as LLM-based methods,PSpice, and MATLAB.

A successful candidate will be comfortable working at the intersection of AI/ML and circuit design, contributing to both the software pipeline and the electrical engineering validation of generated designs. The candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks, whiledemonstratingstrong initiative and problem-solving skills to independently research solutions tonew designand modeling challenges. Must be able to communicate clearly with teammates, administrators, and outside collaborators.

In addition to specific technical tasks, an employment experience at Lincoln Laboratory offers:

• The opportunity to generate real-world impact to national security and broader society through your work on challenging technology problems
• Exposure to a broad and deep range of technologies,expertise, and senior government stakeholders
• A strong culture of team success through individual growth. This includes technical and professional development courses, and mentorship opportunities to continue your career journey
• A diverse workplace with an emphasis on work-life balance, employee resource groups, and other exciting opportunities

• Must be a U.S. citizen, able to qualify for andmaintaina Secret level DoWsecurity clearance
• Working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Familiarity with both AI/ML concepts and circuit design/electrical engineering fundamentals
• Self-driven and self-disciplined, with a strong work ethic
• Demonstratedproficiencyin oral, written, and graphical communication skills
• Comfortable selecting and applying programming languages and toolsappropriate tothe task at hand
• Demonstrated ability to interact with others respectfully and develop productive working relationships
• Able to…