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Draper · 1 day ago

Aiding Technologies Integration & Test Intern

Cambridge, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $225/hr

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. They are seeking an Aiding Technologies Integration & Test Intern to assist in the development of test concepts, plans, and procedures, as well as data processing and analysis for system performance verification. The role involves hands-on testing and debugging of circuit assemblies and the use of large-scale test equipment.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Development of high-level test concepts, test plans, and detailed test procedures in support of functional, acceptance, and environmental test programs

Development of test infrastructure in support of functional, acceptance, and environmental test programs

Development of test software for data acquisition and processing scripts for data analysis

Data processing and analysis for system performance and requirements verification and model validation

Functional test and debug of circuit card assemblies using standard laboratory equipment (power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.)

Hands-on use of large-scale test equipment (e.g., rate tables, centrifuges, thermal, humidity, and pressure chambers)

Custom test cable and/or fixture design, build, integration, and verification

Qualification

Test software developmentData analysisElectronic test equipmentEmbedded firmwareEnvironmental test equipmentTest infrastructure automationResearch skillsAnalytical skillsCollaborationCommunication skillsSelf-directed learningPresentation skillsProblem-solvingTeamworkAdaptabilityAttention to detailTime managementCritical thinkingTechnical writingCreativity

Required

Ideal candidate will be a self-directed learner comfortable working in a faced-paced environment and must have a clearly exceptional academic record

Outstanding written and oral communication skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, are essential

Ability to effectively present results in both formal and informal settings

Experience working with commercial electronic test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, etc.)

Preferred

Experience with the following: sensors, microelectronics, digital design, autonomous systems, guidance/navigation/control, avionics, astrophysics, mixed-signal electronics, communication protocols, embedded firmware

Experience working with and interpreting design documentation (e.g., assembly drawings and parts lists, fabrication drawings, design descriptions, electrical schematics)

Experience with any of the following tests: Electrical Overstress (EOS), Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), Accelerated Life Test (ALT), burn-in, latch-up, workmanship, ESD/EMI/EMC susceptibility, vibration, shock, pressure, temperature, and relative humidity

Experience interfacing with, operating, and troubleshooting environmental test equipment (rate tables, shakers, impact testers, thermal, humidity, and pressure chambers)

Experience integrating hardware and software components for complex systems

Experience automating and optimizing test infrastructure and data analysis tools

Familiarity with DOORS, LabView, MATLAB, Python, SysML, Jira, Git, Linux

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