Test Equipment Development Intern
Test Equipment Development Intern
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Job Description
Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 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 .
Job Description Summary:
Do you want to help innovate solutions to some of our nations most pressing military and space technology challengesThe Production Mission Operations and Enhancements Division is seeking a highly-motivated student for a summer internship. This intern will support guidance navigation and control (GNC) systems test equipment tasks by assisting with development of strategic grade test equipment test processes plans analysis and design.
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 applicants 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:
Tasking could include:
- Develop system and subsystem test equipment or test equipment components
- Assist with the Mechanical or electrical design of test equipment
- Hands on in lab integration testing post-processing and data analysis
- Assist with the integration of lab hardware and infrastructure
- Gain knowledge of GN&C systems from a test and evaluation perspective
- Develop test plans and procedures
- Analysis of system test failures and creation of performance reports
- Evaluate and research system integration and test architectures for future strategic systems and sensors
Required qualifications
- US Citizen
- Demonstrated path course curriculum in computer science math physics or relevant sciences
- Basic programming skills in MATLAB Python Java or LabVIEW
- Has excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly both working closely with engineers and independently
- Comfortable using new software and tools
Any of the following additional qualifications would be highly desirable:
- Coursework in computer science robotics physics and math
- Lab experience and hands on experience with network logic analyzers or other laboratory equipment
- System analysis or systems engineering coursework
- Familiarity with electronics electrical systems or computer architectures
- Integration and test experience
- Familiarity with Inertial Measurement Systems and Sensors
- Data Architecture data acquisition processing and analysis
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Job Location - City:
CambridgeJob Location - State:
MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$15.00 - $225.00Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreements approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and does not include bonuses or benefits.
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 is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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 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 .
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
