Optoelectronics Electrical Engineering Co-Op
About The Position
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Optoelectronics Electrical Engineering Co-Ops primarily support the research and development of receiver and transmitter technologies for optical communication, LIDAR, and remote sensing applications. Co-ops work with senior technical staff on programs and are matched with teams based on their skills, experience, interests, and availability. They are expected to communicate their work orally and through written memos and presentations. Students participate in product development, including design and prototyping, analysis and simulation, and modeling and test. Work may involve optical receivers, electronic components, pulsed laser diode drivers, printed circuit boards, and digital systems using microcontrollers and ASICs for signal processing. The position runs for six months, from January through June 2027, with some flexibility in hours and program duration based on the student’s school schedule and availability.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum and an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Experience with at least two of the listed technical skill areas is sought; candidates are not expected to have every listed skill.
Nice To Haves
- Scripting and modeling experience with MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, Python, or similar tools.
- Experience with simulation tools such as SPICE, CST, COMSOL, or ANSYS HFSS/SIwave.
- Experience with board and chip design toolsets such as Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or KiCAD.
- Knowledge of signal integrity, layout, and grounding design principles.
- Hands-on experience designing, testing, and debugging digital and/or analog electronics.
- Hands-on experience with photonic test-bench equipment, such as power meters, attenuators, oscilloscopes, spectrometers, interferometers, and fiber- or free-space systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and enhance engineering solutions to challenging problems.
- Implement and test solutions, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.
- Generate and present test reports, including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions based on collected and analyzed data.
- Complete assignments to develop practical knowledge of engineering processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, systems, and their interrelationships.
- Participate in product development, including design and prototyping, analysis and simulation, modeling, and test.
- Communicate work orally and through written memos and presentations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Workplace flexibility programs
- 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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
