Cable And Harnessing Intern; Summer

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.

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Engineering Student internships support the research and development of new or existing computer systems (hardware, software, components, and materials) or may assist in sustaining and improving the quality processes across the full engineering and manufacturing life cycle. Student interns will contribute to projects in various engineering disciplines such as computer hardware or software design and development, electro-optical design, optical and thermal model development, bioengineering, materials testing, electrical system design, hardware assembly, testing, etc.

Student interns will test and evaluate products, systems, or components and work with various applications such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, Solid Works, COMSOL, ANSYS, Mentor Graphics, Python, and Git Lab. Student interns collaborate with engineers or technicians to build and test systems, hardware, or components on various projects. They may also be involved in ensuring quality products are produced and quality procedures are upheld.

• 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.

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

We are seeking a motivated intern with a strong interest in cable harness and interconnect design. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and contribute to the early stages of development programs by supporting the creation of rugged, high-reliability interconnect solutions that enable mission-critical systems to perform in the most demanding environments. You’ll gain hands-on experience in the design and development of wiring harnesses, cabling, and connector systems that support RF and other sensitive signals, as well as board-to-board and system-level interconnects.

Working alongside a highly collaborative mechanical design team, you’ll participate in the full product lifecycle — from concept development and trade studies through prototyping, testing, and delivery. Your contributions will help advance systems used in defense, space, and autonomous platforms, where performance and reliability are essential.

• A strong interest in cable and harness design and development.
• A systems-level mindset that considers…