Undergraduate Systems Engineer - Strategic Systems

Draper Labs; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated intern to innovate solutions for military and space technology challenges. This full-time summer internship offers a unique opportunity to work on guidance, navigation, and control systems test equipment. Interns will engage in hands-on tasks, including developing strategic test equipment and analyzing test data. Candidates will gain practical knowledge in engineering processes and collaborate in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Workplace Flexibility

Employee Clubs

Health and Finance Workshops

Social Events

Discounts to Local Museums

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited engineering or science program required.
• Basic programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or Labview are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engineering solutions for challenging problems.
• Generate and present test reports based on collected data.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Labview

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Program in Engineering

Computer Science

Math

Physics

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

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:

Do you want to help innovate solutions to some of our nation's most pressing military and space technology challenges?

The Production, Mission Operations and Enhancements Division division is seeking a highly-motivated undergraduate or graduate student for a full-time 3-month summer internship. This intern will support guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems test equipment tasks by assisting with development of strategic grade test equipment, test processes, plans, analysis and design.

Job Description:

Duties/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.

Program Requirements
* Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
* Must be a U.S. citizen
* There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant's school schedule and availability.
* This position can be partially hybrid remote, however being in the office, when appropriate, is an important part of this experience.

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:

Tasking could include:
* 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Any of the following additional qualifications would be highly desirable:

• 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

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Proof of U.S. citizenship is a primary requirement to be eligible for a U.S. government security clearance.

Pay Range: $28.00 - $39.00/hr.

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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].