2026 Co-op – Spacecraft Power Engineering

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

62d•$23 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have an interest in learning about Power Systems and Power Electronics? Are you passionate about Space? If you’re pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (or related technical field) and want to gain experience in Spacecraft Power Electronics and Power Systems we’d love to have you join the Spacecraft Power Engineering team! We are seeking a CO-OP student to join a hardworking team of engineers that develop and test power systems for space flight applications. As a co-op student, you will contribute to missions like Dragonfly and IMAP. The CO-OP term must meet the following criteria: Minimum term of 6 months Maximum term of 12 months Must complete the co-op within a 12-month period Typically 1 or 2 semesters/quarters and 1 summer May not be 2 summers As a member of our Spacecraft Power Engineering Group (SEP)... Your primary responsibility will be to analyze, test, and deliver analog power electronics. You will work with full-time staff to learn to design and test electronic hardware. You will develop analysis and simulation skills. SEP’s mission is to design, test, and deliver reliable spacecraft power systems for APL’s space sector and broader space community that enable the tools to expand our knowledge of the universe. Our team aims to create an accountable and collaborative environment where individuals feel empowered to seek out critical challenges, to make discoveries, and to develop advancements in power electronics.

Requirements

Are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related technical field)
Have a minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Are available for a 6-month (minimum) term in Laurel, MD
Are familiar with analog electrical circuit components and concepts
Have prior employment or team-project experience in one of the group’s core competency areas: DC/DC and AC/DC Power Conversion DC Power Distribution Battery Packs Solar Arrays Power Systems Power Circuit or System Test
Are familiar with basic laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies, etc.)
To access APL’s facilities and networks, U.S. citizenship status is required, subject to applicable laws