Systems Engineering Co-Op: Build Tomorrow's Tech

Inuplands; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, a nonprofit R&D organization in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Systems Engineering Co-Op for Spring 2027. Students will contribute to design, development, and testing across hardware and software domains, collaborating with engineers on diverse projects within the GAD division.

Chosen candidates will gain hands-on experience across the system lifecycle, including requirements, test plans, traceability, and reliability analyses, with emphasis on practical, real-world engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
• Co-op Students must be able to work full-time for a 6 month period.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhancement 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.

Education

Engineering student in accredited curriculum (undergrad or grad)

Job description

Draper, a nonprofit R&D organization in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Systems Engineering Co-Op for Spring 2027. Students will contribute to design, development, and testing across hardware and software domains, collaborating with engineers on diverse projects within the GAD division.

Chosen candidates will gain hands-on experience across the system lifecycle, including requirements, test plans, traceability, and reliability analyses, with emphasis on practical, real-world engineering challenges.