Human-Centered Design & Engineering Intern with Security Clearance

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Job description

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 . Job Description Summary: The candidate will apply human factors research and system design to create intuitive and trustworthy systems sponsored by the US Government and commercial customers as well as IRAD projects. Areas of work include: trusted autonomy, human-robot collaboration, and human-autonomy teaming. Specific projects will include both autonomous vehicles and non-vehicle autonomous systems. Some projects may require the candidate to design for users in high cognitive workload situations, users attempting to solve complex data problems (including data visualization, salience, and trustable AI), and operators in extreme work environments with latent communications. The ideal candidate is an assertive self-starter, engaging colleagues and building ideas in a team-centered environment. 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 Demonstrated ability to conduct trade studies with design parameters that affect human operators.
Skills in building testing procedures, protocols, and/or experiments that verify and validate operator-focused requirements.
Knowledge of Human Readiness Levels (HRLs) and systems engineering modeling (eg. SysML) is a plus! Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 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 . Equal Employment Opportunity: Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, 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 .

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