Graduate Aerospace Model Based Systems Engineering Summer Internship 2026

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory

Job Location:

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 15 - 225

Posted on: 7 hours ago

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:

Gain experience for your career in the Digital Engineering & Enabling Technologies department at Draper!

The Descriptive Systems Modeling Group at Draper is looking for a college graduate student who can join a Systems Engineering team and help develop SysML Models for the next generation missiles spacecraft & autonomous vehicles that are critical for our Nations defense.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
Job responsibilities will vary depending on the project assignment which is tailored to the Students skills and the Draper project lead.

Education
The Student must be enrolled in a graduate degree program (exceptional undergraduate Students will also be considered) in a relevant field such as computer science computer engineering electrical engineering etc.
The Student should provide evidence of high aptitude and academic performance.

Additional Job Description:

This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students pursuing a Masters Degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field and who would like to gain experience with modern model based systems engineering approaches.

Candidates for this position should be enthusiastic to pick up new skills during the course of their internship and the ideal candidate will be willing to pursue additional learning and training and obtain OMG Systems Modeling certification and/or further study in Systems Engineering. This internship will be onsite at Drapers Cambridge MA campus with the ability to occasionally work from home.

Required Qualifications:

Student currently working towarda Masters Degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related degree. Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or Science should already be completed.
Due to the nature of Drapers work US citizenship is required
MATLAB and Simulink experience. Ideally the applicant will have completed a course in Dynamic Systems Modeling or Control Systems.
Some experience with scientific programming with Python
Ability to work andsucceed within a process-oriented team
Great verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have one or more of the following skills:

Familiarity with aerospace systems and related sciences
Some knowledge and interest in Systems Engineering classes and offerings at their college/university
Interest and/or previous academic experience with SysML and Model Based Systems Engineering

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 .

Required Experience:

Intern

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...