Sensor Electrical Engineering Co-op

Draper - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Intern

Cambridge, MA

1,001-5,000 employees

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Sensor Electrical Engineering Co-op position at Draper is designed for students who are eager to support the research and development of precision inertial guidance instruments. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on projects that directly impact national security while collaborating with experienced engineers and scientists in a multidisciplinary environment. Co-ops will engage in various aspects of product development, including design, prototyping, analysis, and testing, contributing to innovative solutions in military defense and space exploration.

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 engineering curriculum full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
• US citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
• Experience with scripting and modeling in MATLAB, Simulink, Labview, etc.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as SPICE, CST, COMSOL, and ANSYS HFSS/SIwave.
• Knowledge of digital/FPGA design tools, such as Xilinx Vivado and Microsemi Libero.
• Experience with board & chip design tool sets, such as Cadence and Mentor Graphics.
• Understanding of signal integrity, layout, and grounding design principles.
• Hands-on experience in digital and/or analog electronics design, test, and debug.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with digital signal processing, classical controls, and/or modern controls.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Benefits

• Work-life balance programs including workplace flexibility.
• Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga.
• Health and finance workshops.
• Off-site social events.
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities.