Draper · 3 hours ago
Digital Engineering Data Solutions Architect Internship Summer 2026
Cambridge, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $225/hr
Start in 2026 SummerDraper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA, focusing on delivering solutions for national challenges. They are seeking a Digital Engineering Data Solutions Architect Intern to develop next generation data architecture for various strategic systems, while gaining practical knowledge in engineering disciplines and contributing to innovative solutions.
Defense & Space
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
Required
Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program 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
Student currently working toward a Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science. Students studying Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering will also be considered if they have completed additional elective coursework in Computer Science or Systems Engineering
Knowledge and interest in interdisciplinary work spanning Systems Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Science
Due to the nature of Draper's work, US citizenship is required
Some experience with scientific programming with Python
Preferred
Flexibility to multi-task and adapt to evolving priorities
Knowledge and interest in interdisciplinary work spanning Systems Engineering, Model based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Trade Space Exploration (TSE), Machine Learning and Data Science
Experience with relational Ontologies, APIs, designing schemas for workflows
Experience with various types of data, data states, frequency, volume
Experience in managing data from interdisciplinary and various program protection levels
Benefits
Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
Company
Draper
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
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jerry Wohletz
President and Chief Executive Officer
Brenan McCarragher
Chief Technology Officer
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