Sensor Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Workshops on health and finance

Off site social events and discounts

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking Sensor Electrical Engineering Co-Ops and Interns to support the R&D of precision inertial guidance instruments for next-generation guidance applications. Successful candidates are self-starters and team players who want to learn and contribute to results‑oriented teams during the summer of 2027.

Candidates must be US citizens enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum.

Qualifications

• Scripting and modeling in MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, etc.
• Simulation tools such as SPICE, CST, COMSOL, and ANSYS HFSS/SIwave
• Digital/FPGA design tools, such as Xilinx Vivado and Microsemi Libero
• Board & chip design tool sets, such as Cadence and Mentor Graphics
• Signal integrity, layout, and grounding design principles
• Digital signal processing, classical controls, and/or modern controls
• Hands on experience in digital and/or analog electronics design, test, and debug
• US Citizenship required; no H1B or Student Visa sponsorship; dual-citizens not accepted

Responsibilities

• Support the research and development of precision inertial guidance instruments.
• Collaborate with senior technical staff across programs.
• Communicate work effectively through memos and presentations; participate in design, prototyping, analysis, simulation, and testing.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

LabVIEW

SPICE

CST

COMSOL

ANSYS HFSS/SIwave

Xilinx Vivado

Mentor Graphics

Cadence

Signal integrity

Digital signal processing

Controls

Electronics design

Test and debug

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

LabVIEW

SPICE

CST

COMSOL

ANSYS HFSS/SIwave

Xilinx Vivado

Microsemi Libero

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

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

Sensor Electrical Engineering Co-Ops and Interns at Draper will primarily support the research and development of precision inertial guidance instruments for next-generation guidance applications. Successful candidates are self-starters and team-players with a desire to learn new things and advance technology while working with our results-oriented teams. This position will directly impact the national security of the United States of America and push the boundaries of what is technically possible.

Skills

Successful candidates will be matched with an appropriate team based on their skills and experience. Students will have the opportunity to work with senior technical staff on various programs and will be expected to effectively communicate their work both orally and in written memos and presentations. As a student you will participate in all aspects of the product development process including design and prototyping, analysis and simulation, and modeling and test. You may work on various system types including the following:

• Instrumentation electronics including low-noise operational amplifiers, analog to digital & digital to analog converters, and analog filtering
• State-of-the-art accelerometers, gyroscopes and other novel sensors in various form factors including MEMS.
• Layout, routing, integration, and test of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
• Digital systems that utilize FPGAs, Microcontrollers and ASICs to implement algorithms for signal, image, and data processing

DURATION: This position will run for the summer months of 2027.

Qualifications

Students must be US citizens who are enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum. Candidates will be matched to a group based on their relevant experience and interests.

• Scripting and modeling in MATLAB, Simulink, Labview, etc.
• Simulation tools such as SPICE, CST, COMSOL, and ANSYS HFSS/SIwave
• Digital/FPGA design tools, such as Xilinx Vivado and Microsemi Libero
• Board & chip design tool sets, such as Cadence and Mentor Graphics
• Signal integrity, layout, and grounding design principles
• Digital signal processing, classical controls, and/or modern controls
• Hands on experience in digital and/or analog electronics design, test, and debug
• Due to the nature of the work at Draper, US Citizenship status is required. Draper is unable to sponsor or hire individuals holding H1B or Student Visas. Dual-citizens are unable to be accepted for this position.

Job Location - City

Cambridge

Job Location - State

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $20.00 - $45.00

Benefits

• 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

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].