AFMDSS Program Management Co-Op
About The Position
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 . Draper Air Force and Missile Defense Strategic Systems (AFMDSS) focuses on the design, development, and deployment of advanced technological solutions for the world’s most challenging and important problems. AFMDSS Program Management Co-Op students will primarily support program management and capture execution across the portfolio of AFMDSS programs in the areas of project schedule tracking and projections, coordination with Finance to track and project financials, coordination with Contracts to track and manage deliverables, proposal management, and CRM data analytics.
Requirements
- Enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
- Co-op Students must be able to work full-time for a 6 month period.
- There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability.
- 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.
- Students are expected to work with Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and CRM tools.
- Business, Finance, Engineering, Math, or Physics student with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Excellent written and verbal communications, presentations skills, organizational and time management skills.
- Candidate must be able to clearly present ideas to leadership, peers, staff, and stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with AFMDSS missions
- Secret clearance preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
