About the role#
Draper is hiring an Electro-Mechanical Instrument Co-op to support the research and development of precision inertial guidance instruments. This position runs for six months, from January through June 2027. You will work on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as part of a full-time, paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to electro-mechanical design, thermal model development, and magnetics design.
- Use CAD and FEA tools to design instrument components.
- Perform materials testing, hardware assembly, test, and debug.
- Coordinate with the prototype machine shop and the Center for Additive Manufacturing to produce and evaluate parts.
- Work with software packages such as CREO, SolidWorks, ANSYS, COMSOL, LabVIEW, and MATLAB.
What you'll need#
- Current student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or a similar field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Practical, hands-on experience.
- US Citizenship is required. Draper cannot provide sponsorship or hire individuals holding H1B or student visas, and dual-citizens are not eligible for this role.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, MA.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through June).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20.00 - $45.00 per hour.
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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