Engineering Co-Op

Spectrum Control•Philadelphia, PA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

This Engineering Co-Op will join a multidisciplinary systems design team focused on RF and hardware development for commercial, military, and aerospace products. The role provides hands-on experience supporting the design, development, and testing of RF and electronic systems, including prototyping, validation, and manufacturing support.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of post-high school education in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Working knowledge of basic electronics principles (voltage, current, Ohm’s law).
Recommended Completed Courses: Electronics, RF Fundamentals or Communications, Digital Circuits.
Experience working in a team-based environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with RF concepts such as impedance matching, filtering, and signal integrity.
Experience using test equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes).
Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and block diagrams.
Familiarity with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD) is a plus.
Basic understanding of simulation tools for RF or circuit analysis (e.g., ADS, HFSS, LTspice).
Strong communication skills for collaboration with engineering teams and operations.

Responsibilities

Assist design and test engineering teams with RF hardware evaluation, prototype assembly, and performance testing.
Support design, analysis, and troubleshooting of hardware systems, including RF circuits, analog/digital electronics, and power systems.
Perform RF measurements and characterization using lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
Contribute to schematic reviews, component selection, and PCB layout activities.
Document test results and assist in preparing technical reports.