Software Engineering & DevOps Fall Co-op

Draper • Cambridge, MA

1d • $20 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The candidate will work with Draper’s Software Engineering Division with the focus on low level software for real-time embedded systems. This is an excellent opportunity for college students who would like to apply their skills to practical applications.

Duties/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.

The ideal candidates for this position are enthusiastic about developing infrastructure and application software for resource constrained systems. Domains include sensor, vehicle and infrastructure systems. This co-op will be onsite at Draper’s Cambridge, MA campus, with the ability to occasionally work from home.

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.
• Competency in C/C++
• Working knowledge of real-time operating systems
• Understanding of the product development and engineering project lifecycle (requirements development through Verification and Validation)
• Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in RISC-V, ARM, low power processors, embedded Linux, device driver development and software testing a plus.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern