Electrical Engineering Co-Op (Fall/Winter)

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

3d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This Co-op position offers meaningful, hands-on engineering experience supporting mission-critical products and practical solutions for our nation’s security. You will gain mentorship and collaboration with experienced engineers and award-winning technical teams. There will be opportunities to build technical skills in requirements development, hardware design, prototyping, integration, and verification testing. The environment is supportive and focused on continuous learning, professional development, and career exploration. This position offers competitive co-op compensation and access to applicable employee programs and resources. The role is fully onsite in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Interest in hardware design, requirements development, prototyping, integration, and test.
Ability to approach technical problems methodically, interpret data, and develop practical solutions.
Ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, and other team members in a hands-on environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document work clearly and ask thoughtful questions.
Willingness to learn new tools, processes, and technologies while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be enrolled in an accredited degree program in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline with a preference for a standing of a sophomore or higher.

Nice To Haves

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
Coursework, projects, lab experience, or personal projects involving electronics, mechanical assemblies, embedded systems, test equipment, CAD, or hardware prototyping.
Experience with test planning, data analysis, technical documentation, or root-cause investigation.
A proactive, innovative mindset and interest in improving product quality, manufacturability, or usability.
Familiarity with AI tools and an interest in identifying opportunities to apply AI responsibly to engineering and continuous-improvement activities.

Responsibilities

Support the translation of high-level assembly requirements and concepts into clear, implementable, and testable hardware requirements under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Participate in the design, development, and prototyping of hardware items from subsystem concepts.
Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams and subject matter experts to learn design processes, resolve technical challenges, and contribute to project objectives.
Assist in developing, documenting, and executing verification test procedures for standalone hardware items. Analyze test data and help communicate results.
Identify opportunities to improve hardware performance, manufacturability, usability, or test processes. Explore responsible applications of AI to improve engineering efficiency and innovation.