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.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

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.

Responsibilities

The Navy Strategic Systems Hypersonics and Advanced Reentry Directorate (PAB) is seeking a student intern to join our technology development team to support the development of cutting-edge technology for applications in hypersonic weapons systems.  This position works closely with multiple technical teams as directed by the relevant Technical Directors and Program Managers. This role will push you to develop your communication, analytical, leadership, and technical skills.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the technical development of advanced technologies in PAB Collaborate with the Business Operations team and cross-functional groups. Build and maintain effective working relationships, gaining exposure to various Draper functional groups.
• Assist the technical staff in data analysis, design activities, test result analysis, data acquisition, and test planning as required by technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated outstanding undergraduate academic performance in technical fields such as physics, engineering, and computer science
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills
• Collaboration with team members to gain exposure and work together to solve problems
• Detail-oriented with an interest in digging into data
• Self-starter that is capable of working independently and in a team environment
• Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2024.
• Be available to work part-time or full-time (40 hours per week)
• Ability to work onsite at the Draper Office in Cambridge, MA

This position and/or the facilities in which its duties will be performed are subject to national security programs imposed and administered under U.S. statutes. Therefore, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(g), this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, and applicants with dual citizenship may not be considered.