About the role#
As a Microsystems Integration Intern, you will join a multidisciplinary team to support the research and development of new or existing microsystems and advanced materials. You will work on projects involving hardware, software, components, and materials research. This role offers the opportunity to gain practical knowledge of engineering processes, procedures, and equipment while contributing to real-world solutions in fields like military defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering.
What you'll do#
- Design, model, and test complex multi-physics devices, microsystems, and materials.
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians to build and test systems, hardware, or components.
- Implement engineering solutions, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.
- Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions.
- Assist in sustaining and improving quality processes across the engineering and manufacturing life cycle.
- Apply computational tools to model complex physical phenomena and verify system performance.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, physics, materials science, chemistry, or a related field.
- Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Experience with computational tools such as SPICE, Comsol, TCAD, Matlab, MCNP, or similar software.
- Interest in designing, modeling, and testing electronic devices, including MEMS sensors, space systems, and electro-optics.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently or within a team and adapt to changing environments.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to national security program restrictions.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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