Electro-Mechanical Instrument Intern (Summer 2027)

Cambridge, MA, USInternship2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10

No visa sponsorship

Core

Support R&D of precision inertial guidance instruments through electro-mechanical design, thermal modeling, and hardware assembly/testing.

Role type

Summer intern (Electro-Mechanical Instrument)

Builds

Precision inertial guidance instruments for defense and space customers

Domain

Defense & Aerospace (Inertial Guidance)

Required skills

Mechanical/Aerospace/Applied Physics background, CAD (CREO/SolidWorks), FEA (ANSYS/COMSOL), hardware assembly, test & debug, materials testing, 3D printing coordination

Preferred skills

Magnetics design, thermal control, circuit theory, LabVIEW, MATLAB, machine shop interaction

Technologies

CREO, SolidWorks, ANSYS, COMSOL, LabVIEW, MATLAB, 3D printing

Responsibilities

Design instrument components using CAD/FEA, collaborate with machine shop on machinability, build and test hardware with technicians, coordinate additive manufacturing for parts

Seniority

Intern

About draper

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.