System Level Electromechanical Integration & Test Intern

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory • Cambridge, MA

1d • $20 - $45

About The Position

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 . Candidates will apply their laboratory and analysis skills to support the design and testing of components for use in supporting Radiation Hardened Systems. Specific activities are likely to include development of test hardware and software to support challenging real-time data collection in harsh environment testing, understanding the role of radiation testing in overall hardened system design, and analysis of data to verify performance.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
• There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters, with LabVIEW control of such devices of particular interest.
• The ideal candidate will be pursuing a degree is physics, electrical engineering, or an associated field.

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.

Benefits

• Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work.
• Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern