About the role#
The Acoustic and Vibration Technologies group is looking for students to help engineer technology for critical national challenges. You will focus on the research and development of sensing and communication systems, including sensors, electronics, and signal processing. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Design and develop engineering solutions for complex technical problems.
- Implement, test, and analyze systems while providing documentation support.
- Create and present test reports, including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions.
- Build practical knowledge of engineering processes, equipment, and systems.
- Develop technology solutions involving custom and COTS sensors, signal conditioning hardware, embedded processors, and simulation modeling.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, applied physics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated coursework, research, or interest in acoustics.
- Strong computer skills, specifically MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently or within a team.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and project needs.
- Experience with tools such as C, C++, MATLAB, Python, LTspice, Simulink, COMSOL, or data acquisition systems is desired.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- The internship term is Summer 2027.
- This is a full-time position.
About Draper
Draper is a nonprofit engineering firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company provides engineering services to government, industry, and academic partners. Its work spans domains from undersea environments to space systems. With a staff of nearly 3,000 employees, the company focuses on technical challenges in national security and health.
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