MIT Lincoln Laboratory researches and develops advanced technologies to meet critical national security needs. What sets us apart from many national R&D laboratories is an emphasis on building operational prototypes of the systems we design. The RF Technology Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory develops and demonstrates innovative radio-frequency (RF), or wireless, technologies and integrated subsystems as solutions to emerging national security needs in radar, electronic warfare, signals intelligence (SIGINT), and special communications.
Job Description - MBA/Graduate Research Intern - Market Analysis (Part-Time)
The RF Technology Group has a multi-year project that is funded by the CHIPS and Science Act and is focused on transitioning emerging wireless technology from laboratory prototypes to commercial production. Depending on a candidate's background and interests, there are opportunities to support this transition in several different aspects, including the following:
Market Research and Validation: uncover potential markets for specific wireless technologies, validate commercial potential, identify target customers and their specific needs.
Business Model Development: craft a sustainable business model aligned with a specific RF technology and market, including identifying relevant partners.
Manufacturing and Scaling: identify manufacturing solutions and develop a scalable production plan.
This position includes opportunities to work with the leaders and their engineering teams who are developing next-generation wireless systems, influence the design of associated hardware and software, and explore the commercial potential of the resulting solutions.
Requirements:
Incoming, first- or second-year MBA students interested in technology, business development, and/or entrepreneurship.
Ability to be in the Lexington, Massachusetts, area for part of the year (flexible work arrangements are possible).
Nice-to-haves:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or other STEM-related subjects.
Interest in the aerospace, defense, security, and/or government services sectors.
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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