About the role#
This Engineering Co-Op role joins a multidisciplinary systems design team. You will focus on RF and hardware development for commercial, military, and aerospace products. This position offers hands-on experience with the design, development, and testing of electronic systems, including prototyping, validation, and manufacturing support.
What you'll do#
- 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/digital electronics, and power systems.
- Perform RF measurements and characterization using 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.
What you'll need#
- Minimum of 2 years of post-high school education in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Working knowledge of basic electronics principles such as voltage, current, and Ohm’s law.
- Experience working in a team-based environment and the ability to troubleshoot technical problems.
- Familiarity with RF concepts like impedance matching, filtering, and signal integrity is preferred.
- Experience using test equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, or oscilloscopes is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and block diagrams is preferred.
- Familiarity with PCB design tools like Altium or OrCAD is a plus.
- Basic understanding of simulation tools for RF or circuit analysis such as ADS, HFSS, or LTspice is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- The role is available for the Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
About Spectrum Control
Spectrum Control designs and manufactures electronic components for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. The company produces RF, microwave, and microelectronics systems along with EMI filtering products and power solutions. It also provides secure communication and encryption technology to government and enterprise clients. Based in Fairview, Pennsylvania, the company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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