Student Co-op and Internship Program

Draper offers hands-on experience through cooperative education (co-op) and internship programs to undergraduate and graduate students in both engineering and non-engineering fields.

Geographic Scope: Multiple locations including Cambridge, Massachusetts; Cape Canaveral, Florida; Clearfield, Utah; Houston, Texas; Huntsville, Alabama; Reston, Virginia; St. Petersburg, Florida; Remote options available

Focus Areas:

• Engineering disciplines
• Business, logistics, communications
• Information technology
• All market areas: Biotechnology Systems, Electronic Systems, Strategic Systems, Space Systems

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate students
• Graduate students
• Both engineering and non-engineering students
• Current degree program enrollment required

What They Offer:

• Hands-on research and development experience
• Opportunity to receive academic credit within majors
• Collaboration with national experts in various fields
• Opportunity to present research at end of co-op period
• Access to exceptional staff and state-of-the-art equipment
• Full-time summer positions
• Part-time positions during academic year
• Possibility of extension while enrolled in degree program
• Potential transition to other Draper programs or full-time employment

Application Timeline:

• Spring Co-Ops: Postings in October; Working early January – late June
• Summer Interns: Postings in November; Working May/early June – mid-late August
• Fall Co-Ops: Postings in February; Working early August – late December

Note: No rigid submission dates; offers sometimes made early for outstanding candidates

Application Process

1. View Current Openings – Access the student portal to discover positions across all fields supported by Draper
2. Submit Application – Apply through the student portal as soon as possible
3. Timing – No rigid submission dates, but offers may be made early for outstanding candidates
4. Direct Contact Option – If you know a specific staff member in your area of interest, you may contact them directly

Application Timeline by Cohort

Spring Co-Ops:

• Postings: October
• Working period: Early January – late June

Summer Interns:

• Postings: November
• Working period: May/early June – mid-late August

Fall Co-Ops:

• Postings: February
• Working period: Early August – late December

Key Information

• Apply Early – There are no rigid dates for submission, but offers are sometimes made early for outstanding candidates
• Extension Eligibility – Students can be extended indefinitely if they're enrolled in a degree program
• Program Connections – A student's participation in one Draper student program can evolve into participation in another program (e.g., the Draper Scholar Program), possibly even into becoming a full-time employee