Engineering Co-op

The role

You will own a scoped engineering workstream from design through test and release. You will design, build, and test electro-mechanical systems and subassemblies on active customer programs.

What you will do

• Own a scoped engineering workstream from design through test and release
• Design, build, and test electro-mechanical systems and subassemblies
• Build, maintain and improve test fixtures and data collection infrastructures
• Firmware bring-up and design validation tests for electronics boards
• Lead prototyping, assembly, and hands-on lab and shop work
• Plan and execute engineering tests, collect data, and present results
• Drive manufacturing and supplier activities
• Build and improve engineering and documentation processes
• Partner with senior engineers and program leaders

Required qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Ability to commit to a minimum 6-month co-op rotation
• Available for a full-time term
• Strong curiosity and willingness to work across disciplines
• Comfortable in a lab or shop environment with hardware and tools
• Clear communicator who can document work, present results, and ask thoughtful questions

Nice to have

• Prior hands-on experience through projects, labs, clubs, personal builds, or a previous internship or co-op

Benefits

• Ownership of real production-bound hardware
• Exposure to aerospace and defense engineering standards and practices
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and direct access to founders and program leadership
• A portfolio of shipped work and a reference
• Co-ops completing 9+ months in good standing are evaluated for a full-time return offer at graduation
• $1,200/month housing stipend for students relocating more than 50 miles

Before you apply

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)

About the company

Salient Motion is building a modular motion and actuation platform for aerospace, defense, and industrial systems.