Human Systems & Visualization Intern

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Intern

Cambridge, MA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Human Systems & Visualization Intern at Draper will assist in developing and maintaining Image Generation capabilities, focusing on visual simulation and human-machine-interface projects. This role involves hands-on technical work with advanced computer graphics hardware and software, including migrating legacy visualizations to Unreal Engine and ensuring integration with existing simulation systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• 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.
• Experience developing object-oriented applications using C++.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Linux software development experience.
• Experience with Unreal Engine application development and Omniverse application development.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5.
• Experience working with 3D modeling software that exports model formats compatible with Unreal Engine.
• Experience with MATLAB and SimuLink.

Benefits

• Workplace flexibility
• Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
• Health and finance workshops
• Off-site social events
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities