Rugged Cable & Harness Design Intern

Inuplands

Cambridge (MA)

Hybrid

USD 28,000 - 62,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Draper is offering a Cable and Harnessing Intern (Summer 2027) in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on designing high-reliability cable harnesses and interconnects for ruggedized systems used in defense, space, and autonomous platforms.

You will work with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers on requirements, trade studies, and prototype builds. You will gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, from concept exploration to hardware delivery, using tools like MIL-STD

Qualifications

Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
Strong communication skills and teamwork abilities.
Proficiency with engineering software tools and documentation practices.

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.