Electrical Engineering Fall Co-Op

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ 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.

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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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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 applicant’s 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.

• 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.

Students must be US citizens who are enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum and able to work full‑time from July - December.

• 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 Py Torch
• 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

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

$20.00 - $45.00

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