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Draper · 4 hours ago

Sensor Electrical Engineering Summer Intern

Cambridge, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $225/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The Sensor Electrical Engineering Summer Intern will support the research and development of precision inertial guidance instruments, directly impacting national security while collaborating with experienced technical staff.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhancement engineering solutions for challenging problems

Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support

Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process

Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

MATLABDigital/FPGA designAnalog electronics designSimulation toolsSignal integrityComputer skillsCommunicationTeamworkAdaptability

Required

Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required

US citizenship status is required

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment

Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities

Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred

Scripting and modeling in MATLAB, Simulink, Labview, etc

Simulation tools such as SPICE, CST, COMSOL, and ANSYS HFSS/SIwave

Digital/FPGA design tools, such as Xilinx Vivado and Microsemi Libero

Board & chip design tool sets, such as Cadence and Mentor Graphics

Signal integrity, layout, and grounding design principles

Digital signal processing, classical controls, and/or modern controls

Hands on experience in digital and/or analog electronics design, test, and debug

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga

Health and finance workshops

Off site social events

Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Company

Draper

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We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia.

Founded in 1938