Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

The GNC System Architecture group is seeking a highly motivated co-op student interested in working on a team responsible for the execution of Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test tasks that utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies. In this 6-month co-op role, the student will help the engineering team build and optimize SysML-based models using MagicDraw and create new capabilities within the tool. This co-op will be onsite at Draper’s Cambridge, MA campus.
Specific Activities:
• Work closely with systems engineers to develop and implement new model-based processes and methods
• Support the creation of modeling guidelines for developing requirements, use cases, functions, structural decomposition, and interfaces within the model.
• Explore model validation techniques to enforce a more common modeling approach across teams
• Create and execute scripts that analyze data within an object-oriented program
• Understand stakeholder needs and concerns and generate data from modeling tools to address them
• Regularly present progress and technical artifacts to the team
Candidates are encouraged to include a cover letter that describes their interest in this position.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhancement engineering solutions for challenging problems. 

Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.

Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process.

Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Program Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.

Co-op Students must be able to work full-time for a 6 month period.

There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability.

Skills/Abilities

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.

Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Additional Job Description:

Students must be US citizens who are enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum.

A successful candidate…

Is a self-starter and team-player with a desire to learn new thingsIs familiar with Draper’s core business areas and technologies and understands concepts of systems engineering and engineering designHas strong modeling skills and is comfortable using new software and tools

A preferred candidate…

Has familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering and/or object-oriented programming languagesHas experience using SysML, Java, C++, MATLAB or Python languagesHas experience working with complex systems throughout each phase of the engineering lifecycleHas experience relevant to Guidance, Navigation and/or Control technologies

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.