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    Mechanical Engineering & System Packaging Intern

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    Draper

    Nearly a century of building systems for space, national security, and health. We're not done. And we won't slow down.

    1,001-5,000 employeesCambridge, MADefense and Space Manufacturing
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    About the role#

    As a Mechanical Engineering & System Packaging Intern, you will work within the Mechanical Engineering Division on technical challenges related to national interests. You will apply engineering principles to design and analyze components, while collaborating with engineers and technicians to fabricate and assemble hardware systems. This role provides exposure to live programs and allows you to build practical knowledge of engineering processes, equipment, and systems.

    What you'll do#

    • Design, develop, and enhance engineering solutions for complex problems.
    • Implement, test, and perform analysis, while providing documentation support.
    • Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions based on collected data.
    • Create detailed designs using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or PTC Creo.
    • Conduct system performance simulations using finite element software like Ansys.
    • Work with skilled operators in machine shops, rapid prototyping labs, and circuit card assembly facilities.
    • Complete assignments designed to develop practical knowledge of procedures, facilities, and systems.

    What you'll need#

    • Enrollment in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
    • Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
    • Ability to adapt to changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
    • Selected applicants may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

    Location & details#

    • Locations: Cambridge, Massachusetts and St. Petersburg, Florida.
    • Modality: On-site.
    • Employment type: Full-time.
    • Term: Rolling.
    • Compensation: $20.00 - $45.00 per hour.
    Relevant fieldsMechanical EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer Engineering

    About Draper

    Draper is a nonprofit engineering firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a workforce of between 1,001 and 5,000 employees. The organization provides technical services to government, academic, and industrial clients across sectors including defense, space, biomedical engineering, and cybersecurity. It operates as a prime contractor, subcontractor, or consortium partner to develop solutions in fields such as autonomous systems, precision instrumentation, and machine learning.

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