Navigation & Tracking Engineering Intern at Draper in Cambridge, MA

Summary: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The APNT and Tracking group is seeking a highly motivated student to assist in the development and implementation of navigation, tracking, and sensor fusion solutions. 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 Required Qualifications: - Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required - 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 - The student must be enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program in a relevant field such as computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, etc - The student should provide evidence of high aptitude and academic performance Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in the design and analysis of extended Kalman filters and related algorithms - Experience in the design and implementation of sensor fusion techniques - Strong record of successful project execution, and teamwork skills are required - Familiarity with the following tools: Matlab, Simulink, C/C++, Git/SVN Required Skills: Navigation, Tracking, Sensor Fusion, Electro-optical Cameras, Infrared Cameras, Star Cameras, Radar, GPS, Signals of Opportunity Navigation, Real-time Algorithm Development, Linear Algebra, State-space Methods, Extended Kalman Filters, Matlab, Simulink, C++, Git, SVN Benefits: Workplace flexibility, Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, Health and finance workshops, Off site social events, Discounts to local museums and cultural activities