Co-op: Mechanical Design & System Prototyping

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Off-site social events

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a mechanical engineering co-op to contribute to design, development, and analysis of systems for national-interest problems. You will use 3D CAD tools like SolidWorks or Creo and run simulations with Ansys under engineer guidance.

Assignments develop practical knowledge of processes and facilities, with exposure to fabrication, metrology, and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Co-op students must be US citizens who are enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum and 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

MS Office

Education

Engineering student enrolled

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Ansys

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a mechanical engineering co-op to contribute to design, development, and analysis of systems for national-interest problems. You will use 3D CAD tools like SolidWorks or Creo and run simulations with Ansys under engineer guidance.

Assignments develop practical knowledge of processes and facilities, with exposure to fabrication, metrology, and cross-functional teams.