Mechanical Engineering & System Packaging Intern

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a summer intern in the Mechanical Engineering Division, you will be exposed to a broad range of technical challenges where you can apply your knowledge and learn new skills while seeing how problems of national interest are solved. Your experience can range from applying engineering principles while designing and analyzing components to working directly with engineers and technicians to fabricate and assemble hardware systems.

Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Create detailed designs using 3-D CAD software (specifically SolidWorks and/or PTC Creo).
Analyze the performance of systems by conducting simulations using finite element software (such as Ansys).
Design with consideration for manufacturability, proper drawing creation and tolerancing.
Analysis for structural and thermal performance.
Work with highly skilled operators in Draper’s extensive machine shop, rapid prototyping lab featuring multiple 3D printers, or circuit card assembly facility.
Interact with other facilities such as materials characterization or metrology.
Work on 'live' programs, and will develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems.
Develop valuable networking connections which will help prepare and develop your skills for future career opportunities.

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.