System Concepts and Design Fall 2026 Co-op

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 www.draper.com . Job Description Summary: Do you want to help innovate solutions to some of our nation’s most pressing military and space technology challenges? The System Concepts & Design division is seeking a highly-motivated undergraduate or graduate student for a full-time fall 2026 engineering co-op. The position will support guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems engineering tasks by assisting with development of high-fidelity flight vehicle simulations and/or mission performance analyses. Specific tasks include: - Enhance usability of existing GNC simulation and analysis tools - Develop system and subsyst...