Human Systems and Visualization 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 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 human systems and visualization group works at the confluence of humans and technology in support of mission critical systems. We support the design development testing and evaluation approaches that accounts for both the human and technology components and their integration through analysis experimentation and modeling of human performance. Our team supports the development of user facing and human-in-the-loop simulations and visualizations for core Technologies. We provide state of the art data analytics and data visualizations to support decision making. The work includes the development of powerful and intuitive interfaces that bring the best performance out of the human and the machine including enhanced visualizations to support large scale and high-fidelity applications.

The human systems and visualization group is seeking an intern who could develop front end interfaces for our advanced Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) tools as well as support user facing visualizations for key performance metrics.

Duties/Responsibilities
oDesign develop and enhance engineering solutions for challenging problems.
oGenerate and present visualizations in user facing GUI including plots tables evaluation criteria and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process.
oComplete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes procedures equipment facilities and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines.
oPerforms other duties as assigned.

Program Requirements
oEnrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
oThere is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicants school schedule and availability.

Skills/Abilities
oFamiliarity with Front end software development and data visualization preferably C or Python
oFamiliarity with Matlab
oProgress towards an Aerospace Engineering Computer Science or other relevant degree
oFamiliarity with AFSIM is strongly desired
oExcellent written and oral communication skills.
oExcellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
oAbility to adapt to ever-changing environments risks and vulnerabilities.
oStrong computer skills including MS Word PowerPoint and Excel.

Job Description:

Duties/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.

• 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:

Qualifications

• Familiarity with creating and delivering presentations of engineering designs
• Familiarity with Guidance Navigation and control technologies and Kalman Filters
• Basic knowledge of dynamics and linear algebra a plus

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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

$20.00 - $45.00

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.

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