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:

Candidates should have backgrounds in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Optics, Physics, Robotics, or a related field. Opportunities span various levels of experience, including Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, and Graduate-level candidates.

Project areas may include:

Development of high-level test concepts, test plans, and detailed test procedures in support of functional, acceptance, and environmental test programs
Development of test infrastructure in support of functional, acceptance, and environmental test programs
Development of test software for data acquisition and processing scripts for data analysis
Data processing and analysis for system performance and requirements verification and model validation
Functional test and debug of circuit card assemblies using standard laboratory equipment (power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.)
Hands-on use of large-scale test equipment (e.g., rate tables, centrifuges, thermal, humidity, and pressure chambers)
Custom test cable and/or fixture design, build, integration, and verification

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• 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:

Required Qualifications:  

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculumIdeal candidate will be a self-directed learner comfortable working in a faced-paced environment and must have a clearly exceptional academic recordOutstanding written and oral communication skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, are essentialAbility to effectively present results in both formal and informal settingsExperience working with commercial electronic test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:  

Experience with the following: sensors, microelectronics, digital design, autonomous systems, guidance/navigation/control, avionics, astrophysics, mixed-signal electronics, communication protocols, embedded firmware Experience working with and interpreting design documentation (e.g., assembly drawings and parts lists, fabrication drawings, design descriptions, electrical schematics)Experience with any of the following tests: Electrical Overstress (EOS), Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), Accelerated Life Test (ALT), burn-in, latch-up, workmanship, ESD/EMI/EMC susceptibility, vibration, shock, pressure, temperature, and relative humidityExperience interfacing with, operating, and troubleshooting environmental test equipment (rate tables, shakers, impact testers, thermal, humidity, and pressure chambers)Experience integrating hardware and software components for complex systemsExperience automating and optimizing test infrastructure and data analysis toolsFamiliarity with DOORS, LabView, MATLAB, Python, SysML, Jira, Git, Linux
 

This position and/or the facilities in which its duties will be performed are subject to national security programs imposed and administered under U.S. statutes. Therefore, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(g), this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, and applicants with dual citizenship may not be considered.

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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.