Electrical Engineering Fall Co-Op
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer
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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Job Description
Summary:
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 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.
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 July - December.
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…
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