Electrical Engineering Spring Co-Op

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:

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 engineering curriculum full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
* Co-op Students must be US citizens and able to work full-time for a 6 month period.

* There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant's school schedule and availability.
* This position can be partially hybrid remote, however being in the office, when appropriate, is an important part of this experience.

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:

Students must be US citizens who are enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum and able to work full-time from January - June.

Candidates will be matched to a group based on their relevant experience and interests. Below is a list of broad qualifications sought across the division. Candidates are not expected to have every skill listed but should have experience with two or more of the following:

• 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, Mentor Graphics, and KiCAD
• Signal integrity, layout, and grounding design principles
• Digital signal processing, classical controls, and/or modern controls
• AI/Machine Learning libraries and frameworks such as Keras and PyTorch
• Hands on experience in digital and/or analog electronics design, prototyping, test, and debug using instruments such as oscilloscopes

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

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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.