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Draper · 1 day ago

Undergraduate Systems Engineer - Strategic Systems

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

$15/hr - $225/hr

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. They are seeking a highly-motivated undergraduate or graduate student for a full-time 3-month summer internship to support guidance, navigation, and control systems test equipment tasks by assisting with development and analysis.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

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

Develop system and subsystem test equipment or test equipment components

Mechanical or electrical design of test equipment

Hands on, in lab integration, testing and data analysis

Assist with the integration of lab hardware and infrastructure

Gain knowledge of GN&C systems from a test and evaluation perspective

Develop test plans and procedures

Analysis of system test failure reports

Evaluate and research system integration and test architectures for future strategic systems and sensors

Qualification

MATLABPythonLabviewMechanical designElectrical designData analysisSystem analysisComputer skillsCommunicationTeamworkAdaptability

Required

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

Must be a U.S. citizen

Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in engineering, computer science, math, or physics

Basic programming skills in MATLAB, Python, Labview

Comfortable using new software and tools

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

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Preferred

Coursework in electrical, mechanical or software design

Lab experience and hands on experience with network, logic analyzers, or other laboratory equipment

System analysis or systems engineering coursework

Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE), Simulink, real time simulation

Integration and test experience

Familiarity with Inertial Measurement Systems and Sensors

Data Architecture, data acquisition, processing and analysis

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