Electrical Engineering Spring Co-Op

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory

Job Location:

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 15 - 225

Posted on: 15-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:

The Electronics & Embedded Systems division of Draper is looking to fill multiple co-op positions across various groups within the Hardware Design & Development Directorate. Successful candidates are self-starters and team-players with a desire to learn new things and advance technology while working with our results oriented teams. This position will directly impact the national security of the United States of America and push the boundaries of what is technically possible.

Successful candidates will be matched with an appropriate team based on their skills and experience. Spring co-ops have the opportunity to work with senior technical staff on various programs and will be expected to effectively communicate their work both orally and in written memos and presentations. As a student you will participate in all aspects of the product development process including design and prototyping analysis and simulation and modeling and test. You may work on various system types including the following:

RF and communication systems including transceivers antennas microwave circuits magnetometers and other electromagnetic sensors
Instrumentation electronics including low-noise operational amplifiers analog to digital & digital to analog converters and analog filtering
State-of-the-art accelerometers gyroscopes bio-electronics and novel sensors in various form factors including MEMS.
Schematic layout and integration of Printed Circuit Boards
Digital systems that utilize FPGAs Microcontrollers and ASICs to implement algorithms for signal image and data processing

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 applicants 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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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$15.00 - $225.00

Our 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 .

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 engine...