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Engineering Summer Intern – Guidance Test Facility

CompanyDraper
LocationCape Canaveral
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support engineering staff in systems-level testing, software simulations, and the development of hardware-in-the-loop simulation software. Responsibilities also include designing engineering solutions, performing data analysis, and generating technical test reports.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$20 - $45
Company Size
2793
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia. We work on teams as prime contractors or subcontractors and participate as collaborators in consortia. Our strong commitment to delivering working solutions allows us to apply ourselves to a variety of domains from space to undersea — and many areas in between.
About the Role

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

Provide support to Engineering staff in the areas of Systems Level Testing and Software Simulations. Staff will mentor intern to gain knowledge of Guidance System architecture, familiarization with a variety of test cells, and Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Software development. All work will be performed at an unclassified level.

Job Description:

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.

Program Requirements

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

  • There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability.

Skills/Abilities

  • 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.

Additional Job Description:

Qualifications

Student must be a high school graduate and enrolled in a full-time engineering degree program at an accredited university.

This position and/or the facilities in which its duties will be performed are subject to national security programs imposed and administered under U.S. statutes. Therefore, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(g), this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, and applicants with dual citizenship may not be considered.

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Job Location - City:

Space Force Station

Job Location - State:

Florida

Job Location - Postal Code:

32920-0246

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$20.00 - $45.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

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.

Key Skills
Systems level testingSoftware simulationsGuidance system architectureHardware-in-the-loop simulationEngineering designData analysisTechnical documentationMS WordPowerPointExcelCommunication skillsProblem solving
Categories
EngineeringSoftwareScience & ResearchTechnologyGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Workplace flexibilityEmployee clubsHealth workshopsFinance workshopsOff site social eventsDiscounts to local museums and cultural activities