Computer Science Co-Op

Hunter Engineering Company•Bridgeton, MO

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation , stability , and people ? Join our dedicated team as a Computer Science Co-Op in Bridgeton, MO ! Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned , American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers. Were proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 2025) a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. If youre ready to join a team thats shaping the future of automotive service, read on. As a Computer Science Co-Op , you will focus on the total software evolution process from planning to deployment. Our goal is to provide an experience that will be an important, effective first step in the career of a future software engineer. This position is for a Summer & Fall 2026 Co-Op, with a start date of May 2026 and an end date of January 2027.

Requirements

Minimum 3.0 GPA
Major study in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience with C/C++ required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Linux, and/or Microsoft VS is a plus

Responsibilities

New Feature Development / Testing
Execute test plans under the direction of a project engineer, format the results in a useable and effective manner, and analyze the results against stated objectives.
Learn how mechanical aspects influence software during the design process, working directly with Mechanical Engineers and ME Co-Ops.
Test analysis and engineering calculations.
Software Quality Assurance
Exposure to Software Version Control and the debugging environment through Visual Studio.
Work with Hunters QA Department and Project Engineers to maintain existing software.
Learn concepts of multiple models (varying feature sets) support and backwards compatibility.
Write new test software to automate data gathering.
Equipment Evaluation
Gain experience assisting with competitive analysis and equipment operation.
Capstone Presentation / Exposure to Upper Leadership
Near the end of the job, our C++/balancer Co-Op students are well equipped to prepare a compelling Capstone PowerPoint presentation.
Co-Ops can present their presentations live to all the other Co-Ops and upper management/leadership.