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Human Systems & Visualization Intern

Draper Labs
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
555 Technology Square (Show on map)
Nov 17, 2024

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:

As a Visual Simulation intern, you will help develop and maintain our Image Generation (IG) capabilities. Our organization is responsible for integrating Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) hardware and both COTS IG software solutions and in-house graphics application development to support visual simulation and human-machine-interface (HMI) capabilities on a variety of projects.

Job duties will include migrating legacy animated visualizations to Unreal Engine and integrating it with existing simulation host connectivity. This is a hands-on technical position working with state of the art computer graphics hardware & software.

Job Description:

Duties/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.

Program 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.

Skills/Abilities
  • 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.

Additional Job Description:

Qualifications

  • At least two years of accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or game programming.
  • Experience with software development on the MS Windows OS using MS Visual Studio. Linux software development experience is a bonus.
  • Experience with Unreal Engine application development and Omniverse application development. Experience with Unreal Engine 5 is a bonus.
  • Experience developing object oriented applications using C++.
  • Experience working with 3D modeling software that exports model formats compatible with Unreal Engine is preferred.
  • Experience with MATLAB and SimuLink preferred

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, 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 hr@draper.com.

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