RF Electronics Intern

Overview

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Job Description Summary

The Sensors & Communications division of Draper is looking to fill a summer intern position within the Hardware Design & Development Directorate. Successful candidates are self-starters with a desire to learn new things and advance technology while working within a results oriented project. This position will directly impact the national security of the United States of America through a grant funded effort supporting NASA's Space Geodesy Project and the Geodetic Reference Transponder for Small Satellites (GRITSS). The goal of this project is the demonstration of a new proof-of-concept precision navigation and timing technique that fuses GPS and radio astronomical methods. Successful demonstration of this sensor fusion method will improve accuracy in measurements of Earth's shape, rotation and orientation.

The successful candidate will assist on multiple tasks both on space and ground segments of the GRITSS baseline. On the space-side of the interferometer, the student may support efforts in test procedure development, and analysis of instrument test data in preparation for the GRITSS launch into low Earth orbit. Following launch, efforts will be directed to support ground station readiness and data analysis.

Intern efforts on this project will be heavily focused on documentation and coding (MATLAB, Python, C/C++). Experience with microwave hardware and test equipment are required as much of the coding efforts will be focused on automation of measurements and/or analysis of data collected from commercial test equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities

Job Description:

• 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

Students must be US citizens who are enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum and able to work full-time from May - August.

Qualifications

Below is a list of broad qualifications sought across the division. Candidates are not expected to have every skill listed but should have experience with two or more of the following:

• Scripting and modeling in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Labview, etc.
• Simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS, FEKO, CST Microwave Studio
• Automation of Test Equipment
• Digital signal processing, classical controls, and/or modern controls
• Hands on experience in digital and/or analog electronics design, prototyping, test, and debug using instruments such as oscilloscopes

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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

$20.00 - $45.00

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