System Engineering Co-op

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Assist in the planning and execution of analysis, integration, and verification tasks.

• Diagnose test activities within laboratory or operational environments.

• Aid in failure data analysis, including root-cause investigation and corrective-action processes, utilizing advanced laboratory or field testing equipment.

• Conduct and compile thorough performance evaluations employing analysis tools such as MATLAB.

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of findings in reports and briefings for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide support for hardware testing and troubleshooting activities.

• Contribute to root-cause analysis and implement minor design modifications.

• Maintain engineering specifications, documentation, and engineering databases.

• Engage in engineering discussions and meetings involving Program, Systems Engineering, and the Chief Engineer.

• Resolve and coordinate technical solutions with Engineering teams.

• Participate in team meetings, interface teleconferences, and working group discussions.

• Support mockup hardware, manage sustainment/depot returns, and assist with repairs.

• After thorough on-the-job training, support RF Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Systems Integration & Test activities throughout the product development lifecycle.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Anticipated graduation in May 2027 or August 2027.

• Academic or internship experience that includes practical testing of electronic equipment.

• Familiarity with troubleshooting technical problems involving electronics in an academic, internship, or hobby context.

• Proficiency in using standard commercial testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.

• Experience with data analysis tools, particularly MATLAB.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Ansys HFSS, or Python for data analysis and automation tasks.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Capability to obtain and sustain a U.S. government security clearance.

• An existing DoD Top Secret security clearance is required starting from day one.

• Preferred proficiency in Windows or UNIX operating systems.

• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or VBA is preferred.

• Familiarity with Agile Development Principles is preferred.

• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite is preferred.

• Prior internship experience is preferred.

• Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communication protocols is preferred.

• Exposure to reflector system design, antenna feed design, solid-state amplifier performance parameters, and high power tube amplifier technology is preferred.

• Familiarity with instrumentation and the collection of large data sets, including scripting or automation for data collection and analysis, is preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred.

• Basic engineering skills and an interest in system development and functionality are preferred.

• Ability to multitask in a dynamic work environment is preferred.

• Capacity to collaborate effectively with others is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• 401(k) match

• Flexible spending accounts

• Flexible work schedules

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program

• Parental leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on position and collective-bargaining coverage)