Draper is seeking a mechanical engineering co-op student to help design, develop, and analyze novel solutions to problems of national interest. As a student in the Mechanical Engineering Division, you will be exposed to a broad range of technical challenges where you can apply your knowledge as well as 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 systems. While working under the guidance of engineers, you can create detailed designs using 3-D CAD software (specifically SolidWorks and/or PTC Creo) or analyzing performance of systems by conducting simulations using finite element software (such as Ansys). While working on tasks, you will gain a better understanding of how to design with consideration for manufacturability, proper drawing creation and tolerancing and/or analysis for structural and thermal performance. When parts need to be fabricated, you will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled operators in Draper's extensive machine shop, rapid prototyping lab featuring multiple 3D printers or circuit card assembly facility. You will also have the opportunity to interact with other facilities such as materials characterization or metrology. Assignments are designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines. Assignments will also provide an opportunity to develop valuable networking connections which will help prepare and develop your skills for future career opportunities. Actual project tasks will depend on immediate program priorities.
Co-op students must be US citizens who are enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum and able to work full-time for a 6 month period.
Familiarity with 3D CAD, specifically SolidWorks or Creo
Familiarity with fabrication and assembly of prototypes and proof-of-concept models
Familiarity with considerations for manufacturability, proper drawing creation, and tolerancing
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
Pay Range: $28.00 - $40.00/hr.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.