Microelectronics Integration & Test Co-op

Draper Labs; Cambridge; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper Labs is seeking a Fall Co-op for the Integration & Test Engineer role in Cambridge, MA. The position involves designing and developing engineering solutions, conducting tests, and working within multidisciplinary teams to tackle significant challenges in microelectronics for defense systems. Ideal candidates are engineering students with strong communication skills and a solid academic background.

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Discounts to local museums

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior in Bachelor's or Master's program.
• Exceptional academic record.
• Experience with commercial electronic test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engineering solutions.
• Generate and present test reports.
• Perform analysis and provide documentation support.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Function Generators

LabView

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Microelectronics Integration & Test group at Draper is seeking a Fall Co-op to work as an Integration & Test Engineer within multidisciplinary teams to conceptualize, develop, analyze, and/or assess robust microelectronics solutions for a wide variety of applications, including defense systems.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance engineering solutions to 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.

Project areas may include:

• 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

Candidates should have backgrounds in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

Program Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.

• Co-op Students must be able to work full-time for a 6 month period.

• There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant's school schedule and availability.

Required Qualifications:

• Student in their Junior or Senior year of a Bachelor's Degree Program or Master's Degree Program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 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 Qualifications:

• 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
• Active government security clearance

Skills/Abilities

• 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.

Additional Job Description:

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

This position and/or the facilities in which its duties will be performed are subject to national security programs imposed and administered under U.S. statutes. Therefore, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. * 2000e-2(g), this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, and applicants with dual citizenship may not be considered.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].