Mechanical Engineering Co-op: Design, Prototyping & Systems

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a mechanical engineering co-op to assist in designing, developing, and analyzing solutions for national-interest challenges. You will work under engineers, using SolidWorks or Creo for detailed designs and running finite element simulations to evaluate performance.

The role offers exposure to fabrication, assembly, and tolerancing, with hands-on experience in Draper’s machine shop and prototyping labs.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program (undergrad or grad).
• Familiar with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks or Creo).
• Knowledge of manufacturability, drawings, and tolerancing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance engineering solutions for challenging problems.
• Generate and present test reports with plots, tables, and conclusions from data.

Skills

SolidWorks

Creo

3D CAD

Fabrication & prototyping

Education

Undergrad or grad engineering student

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a mechanical engineering co-op to assist in designing, developing, and analyzing solutions for national-interest challenges. You will work under engineers, using SolidWorks or Creo for detailed designs and running finite element simulations to evaluate performance.

The role offers exposure to fabrication, assembly, and tolerancing, with hands-on experience in Draper’s machine shop and prototyping labs.