Engineering Co-Op

Spectrum Control • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Co-Op will join a multidisciplinary systems design team focused on RF and hardware development for commercial, military, and aerospace products. The role offers hands-on experience supporting the design, development, and testing of RF and electronic systems, including prototyping, validation, and manufacturing support. This position is for the Spring/Summer 2027 co-op session at Spectrum Control’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania manufacturing site.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of post-high-school education in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Working knowledge of basic electronics principles, including voltage, current, and Ohm’s law.
• Experience working in a team-based environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.

Nice To Haves

• Completed coursework in electronics, RF fundamentals or communications, and digital circuits.
• Familiarity with RF concepts such as impedance matching, filtering, and signal integrity.
• Experience using test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and block diagrams.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium or OrCAD.
• Basic understanding of simulation tools for RF or circuit analysis, such as ADS, HFSS, or 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 the design, analysis, and troubleshooting of hardware systems, including RF circuits, analog and digital electronics, and power systems.
• Perform RF measurements and characterization using laboratory 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.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Benefits begin on the first day of employment.
• Most departments operate on a four-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a three-day weekend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree