About the role#
The Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) System Architecture group is looking for a co-op student for the Spring 2027 term. You will work on a team that applies and optimizes systems engineering methodologies for multi-domain national-security programs. This is a 6-month, full-time, on-site position based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and enhance engineering solutions for complex problems.
- Build SysML-based models using MagicDraw and create new tool capabilities.
- Support the development of functional and physical GN&C architectures and requirements traceability using MBSE methodologies.
- Implement, test, and analyze solutions, providing documentation support throughout the process.
- Generate and present test reports that include plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions.
- Optimize systems engineering processes to streamline technical planning and program decision-making.
- Support program execution of technical review milestones with internal and external stakeholders.
- Document discoveries, best practices, and lessons learned while presenting progress to the team regularly.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate engineering or STEM-related curriculum.
- Ability to work full-time for a 6-month period.
- US citizenship.
- Strong modeling skills and comfort learning new software and tools.
- Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Familiarity with systems engineering concepts and engineering design.
- Desired: Experience with MBSE tools, object-oriented programming languages, complex systems, or GN&C technologies.
- You may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Status: Paid, full-time co-op.
- Work Modality: On-site.
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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