GNC Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Draper’s Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) System Architecture group seeks a motivated student intern to support systems engineering methodologies for multi-domain national-security programs. This three-month role offers experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools, requirements management, technical planning and direction, and GN&C architecture development. Hours and program duration may be adjusted based on the student’s school schedule and availability. The intern will work with systems engineers to build SysML-based models using MagicDraw, develop functional and physical GN&C architectures, support requirements traceability, improve systems engineering processes, and assist with program technical reviews. The role includes implementing and testing engineering solutions, analyzing results, preparing documentation and test reports, and presenting progress and technical artifacts to the team. Applicants selected may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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.
- Work with systems engineers to 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 program execution of 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.
Benefits
- Workplace flexibility.
- Employee clubs, including photography and yoga.
- Health and finance workshops.
- Off-site social events.
- Discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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