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Draper · 2 months ago

Electro-Mechanical Instrument Summer Intern

Cambridge, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $45/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The Electro-Mechanical Instrument Student Co-op or Intern will primarily support the research and development of precision inertial guidance instruments, contributing to projects that include electro-mechanical design, thermal model development, and hardware assembly.

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

Mechanical EngineeringCREOSolidWorksLabVIEWMATLABTechnical AssemblyElectro-Mechanical DesignComputer SkillsCommunicationTeamworkAdaptability

Required

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

Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Applied Physics (or similar) student with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA

Hands-on experience required

Intuitive understanding of the physical universe is mandatory

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

US Citizenship status is required

Preferred

Experience with mechanical design using CREO or Solid Works

Additional desirable experience: Design, precision mechanics, magnetics, thermal control, electro-mechanical, fluids, circuit theory, machine shop interaction, technical assembly, Excel, LabVIEW, MATLAB, MCAD

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