GNC Systems Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027)

Cambridge, MA, USFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Design, develop, and enhance engineering solutions for Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) systems using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.

Role type

Undergraduate/Graduate Co-op Systems Engineer (GN&C)

Builds

SysML-based models and functional/physical GN&C architectures

Domain

National security defense and space exploration

Required skills

Systems engineering, MBSE, SysML, MagicDraw, Technical documentation, Requirements management

Preferred skills

Object-oriented programming (Java, C++, Python, MATLAB), Complex system lifecycle knowledge, GN&C technologies

Technologies

MagicDraw, SysML, MATLAB, Java, C++, Python

Responsibilities

Build SysML-based models using MagicDraw, Support development of GN&C architectures and requirements traceability, Optimize systems engineering processes, Support technical review milestones, Present progress and technical artifacts, Document discoveries and best practices

Seniority

Co-op, hands-on IC

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.