Apply for a Summer 2026 Internship
November 24, 2025|byNEC Labs America|inNews|tagscareers, intern page, interns, internships
Our exciting internship opportunities for Summer 2026 are now available. We are looking for students pursuing advanced degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Internships are typically 3 months long in duration. The benefits of working for us include the opportunity to quickly become part of a project team applying cutting-edge technology to industry-leading concepts.

We currently have opportunities in Data Science & System Security, Integrated Systems, Media Analytics, Machine Learning, and Optical Networking & Sensing.
| Position | Department | Location | Currently Accepting Applications |
| DSSS – Research Intern | Data Science and System Security | Princeton, New Jersey | Yes |
| IS – Research Intern | Integrated Systems | Princeton, New Jersey | Yes |
| MA – Research Intern | Media Analytics | San Jose, California | Yes |
| ML – Research Intern | Machine Learning | Princeton, New Jersey | Yes |
| ONS – Research Intern | Optical Networking and Sensing | Princeton, New Jersey | Yes |
Visit our Internship page to learn more about our programs, our Careers page for all of our employment opportunities and apply below for your internship by department and location. Good luck!
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