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Sensor Electrical Engineering Intern (Su

  • Cambridge, MA, United States

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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. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:Sensor Electrical Engineering Co-Ops and Interns at Draper will primarily support the research and development of precision inertial guidance instruments for next-generation guidance applications. 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. Students will 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:

  • Instrumentation electronics including low-noise operational amplifiers, analog to digital & digital to analog converters, and analog filtering
  • State-of-the-art accelerometers, gyroscopes and other novel sensors in various form factors including MEMS.
  • Layout, routing, integration, and test of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
  • Digital systems that utilize FPGAs, Microcontrollers and ASICs to implement algorithms for signal, image, and data processing

DURATION: This position will run for the summer months of 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS

Students must be US citizens who are enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum. 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,... For full info follow application link.

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

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Skills

  • Electrical engineering
  • Research
  • Presentation skills
  • Printed circuit boards
  • Process data
  • The MathWorks MATLAB

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