About the role#
This co-op position supports the research and development of precision inertial guidance instruments for next-generation applications. You will work alongside senior technical staff on various programs. The role spans a six-month term from January through June 2027.
What you'll do#
- Participate in the full product development process, including design, prototyping, analysis, simulation, and testing.
- Develop instrumentation electronics, sensors, PCBs, and digital systems.
- Work with low-noise operational amplifiers, data converters, and analog filtering.
- Engage with MEMS-based sensors, such as accelerometers and gyroscopes.
- Design, route, and test printed circuit boards.
- Implement signal, image, and data processing algorithms using FPGAs, microcontrollers, and ASICs.
- Communicate your findings through oral presentations and written memos.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited engineering curriculum with a major in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- US citizenship status. This role cannot support visa sponsorship.
- Experience with scripting and modeling in MATLAB, Simulink, or Labview.
- Familiarity with simulation tools like SPICE, CST, COMSOL, or ANSYS.
- Hands-on experience in digital or analog electronics design, test, and debug.
- Knowledge of digital/FPGA design tools or board and chip design tool sets.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Duration: Full-time for 6 months (Winter 2027 term).
- Compensation: This is a paid position with a salary range of $20.00 to $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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