Machine Intelligence Intern

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:

Work on exciting and diverse projects in a wide range of fields including data intelligence, voice recognition, medicine, genomics, speech, and other applications. We develop tools spanning data science, big data, and machine learning domains for government and commercial customers.

Specific areas interest include:

ML and statistical model development and analysis for predictive maintenance
Data science and algorithm development for predicting mental health status
High throughput ML analysis of protein structure and shape using cloud resources

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

• Intern: Position is full time and can be remote or in Cambridge, MA.
• Classes and projects using computational modeling and/or machine learning, algorithm development, data analytics
• B.S. (in progress) in computer science, machine learning, statistics, electrical engineering, computational biology, physics, or related field.
• Creative individual, team player, self-starter
• Scientific thinking and the ability to invent, demonstration of thought leadership
• Solid programming experience (e.g., Python, Matlab, Java)

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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.