GNC Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Draper•Cambridge, MA

2d•$20 - $45

About The Position

Draper is seeking a motivated undergraduate or graduate student for a 3-month internship with its Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) System Architecture group in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The intern will work with a team applying and optimizing systems engineering methodologies for multi-domain national-security programs, gaining experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools, requirements management, technical planning and direction, and GN&C architecture development. The intern will work closely with systems engineers to build SysML-based models using MagicDraw and develop capabilities within the tool. The role also supports the development of functional and physical GN&C architectures, requirements traceability, process improvement, program technical reviews, and communication of progress and technical artifacts. The student will document discoveries, best practices, and lessons learned. Hours and program duration may be flexible according to the student’s school schedule and availability.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program.
Currently pursuing a degree in engineering or a STEM-related field.
U.S. citizenship.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Ability to adapt to changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Self-starter and team player with a desire to learn.
Familiarity with Draper’s core business areas and technologies, and understanding of systems engineering and engineering design concepts.
Strong modeling skills and comfort using new software and tools.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with MBSE tools and object-oriented programming languages, such as MagicDraw, SysML, MATLAB, Java, C++, or Python.
Experience working with complex systems throughout each phase of the engineering lifecycle.
Experience relevant to Guidance, Navigation, and/or Control technologies.
Understanding of systems engineering activities across a system development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhance engineering solutions for challenging problems.
Implement and test solutions, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.
Generate and present test reports with plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions based on collected and analyzed data.
Complete assignments that develop practical knowledge of engineering processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, systems, and their interrelationships.
Build SysML-based models using MagicDraw and create new capabilities within the tool.
Support development of functional and physical GN&C architectures and requirements traceability using MBSE methodologies.
Optimize systems engineering processes to streamline technical planning and program decision-making.
Support execution of program technical review milestones with internal and external stakeholders.
Regularly present progress and technical artifacts to the team.
Document discoveries, best practices, and lessons learned.
Perform other duties as assigned.