Digital Engineering Intern (System/Software Engineering)

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

Draper is seeking a highly-motivated summer student for our Digital Engineering Software group. The ideal student will work on cutting-edge efforts for US Government and commercial customers as well as internal projects. Tasks will include application development and testing on Android, Windows, and XR devices, working closely with our design team to build out UIs, and integration of data onto multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to internal and external projects.

The ideal candidate is an assertive self-starter, excited to learn, and works well with a team.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:   

• U.S Citizen
• B.S. (in progress) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or similar 
• Creative individual, team player, outgoing, self-starter
• Active programming skills: Java, C#, Python
• Frameworks: Android, .NET
• Basic understanding of networking and network protocols
• Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
• Good written and spoken communication skills

Additional Qualifications:   

• Languages: Kotlin, C++
• Frameworks: Unity, Unreal
• Additional Operating Systems: Android
• Knowledgeable in network security
• Simulations, Digital Twins

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.