Systems Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027)

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Salary: $20.00–$45.00 per hour

Company

Independent nonprofit research and development organization working on defense, space exploration, biomedical engineering, and other national challenges.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and enhance engineering solutions for challenging problems.
• Implement, test, and analyze systems, hardware, software, components, and materials.
• Develop and execute test plans, including requirements analysis and traceability studies.
• Create test equipment and automation tools, and contribute to reliability and vulnerability analyses.
• Prepare and present test reports with plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to build and test systems and components.

Requirements

• Full-time enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate engineering program.
• Ability to work full-time for a six-month co-op period.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Adaptability to changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering and research environment.
• Workplace flexibility programs supporting work-life balance.
• Employee clubs, including photography and yoga.
• Health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.