Summer Electro-Mechanical Instrument Intern — Precision R&D

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

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA offers an Electro-Mechanical Instrument Intern position for Summer 2027. The role focuses on electro-mechanical design, thermal and magnetics work, plus hardware assembly and testing in a collaborative R&D environment.

Ideal candidates are Mechanical, Aerospace, or Applied Physics students with hands-on experience in CREO or SolidWorks. US citizenship is required; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Applied Physics student with a 3.0 GPA minimum.
• Hands-on experience; CREO or SolidWorks preferred.
• Citizenship restrictions apply; US work eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Support electro-mechanical design and hardware assembly.
• Develop thermal models and magnetics designs.
• Test and debug hardware with Draper technicians.
• Collaborate with prototype shop to determine machinability.
• Use CREO/SolidWorks and analysis tools for CAD modeling.
• Coordinate with Additive Manufacturing for 3D printed parts.
• Utilize LabVIEW and MATLAB for applications.

Skills

CREO

SolidWorks

ANSYS

COMSOL

LabVIEW

MATLAB

3D CAD modelling

Machining collaboration

Electrical & mechanical concepts

Education

Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Applied Physics student (GPA 3.0+)

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

AN SYS

COMSOL

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA offers an Electro-Mechanical Instrument Intern position for Summer 2027. The role focuses on electro-mechanical design, thermal and magnetics work, plus hardware assembly and testing in a collaborative R&D environment.

Ideal candidates are Mechanical, Aerospace, or Applied Physics students with hands-on experience in CREO or SolidWorks. US citizenship is required; sponsorship is not available.