Acoustic Hardware and Signal Processing Intern

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper Lab in Cambridge, MA, invites student interns to assist in engineering of novel acoustic sensing and communication systems. You will work on sensors, electronics, and DSP, contributing to research and hands‑on hardware development.

The role emphasizes design, testing, documentation, and results presentation, with flexible hours around your academic schedule. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant degree program and capable of working in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited full‑time undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Flexible hours and duration depending on school schedule and availability.
• Pursuing a degree related to acoustics, electrical engineering, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engineering solutions for acoustic sensing and communication problems.
• Test, analyze, and document results with plots, tables and conclusions.
• Prepare test reports and demonstrations from collected data.
• Contribute to hardware and software development for sensors and signal processing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance projects.

Skills

C

C++

MATLAB

Python

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

LTspice

Simulink

COMSOL

Job description

Draper Lab in Cambridge, MA, invites student interns to assist in engineering of novel acoustic sensing and communication systems. You will work on sensors, electronics, and DSP, contributing to research and hands‑on hardware development.

The role emphasizes design, testing, documentation, and results presentation, with flexible hours around your academic schedule. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant degree program and capable of working in a team environment.