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We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!\nSummary: 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. This is for the Spring/Summer 2027 co-op session and located in our Philadelphia, PA manufacturing site.\nDuties:\nAssist design and test engineering teams with RF hardware evaluation, prototype assembly, and performance testing.\nSupport design, analysis, and troubleshooting of hardware systems, including RF circuits, analog/digital electronics, and power systems.\nPerform RF measurements and characterization using lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.\nContribute to schematic reviews, component selection, and PCB layout activities.\nDocument test results and assist in preparing technical reports.\nRequirements:\nMinimum of 2 years of post-high school education in Electrical Engineering or related field.\nWorking knowledge of basic electronics principles (voltage, current, Ohm’s law).\nRecommended Completed Courses: Electronics, RF Fundamentals or Communications, Digital Circuits.\nExperience working in a team-based environment.\nAbility to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.\nSkills (Preferred):\nFamiliarity with RF concepts such as impedance matching, filtering, and signal integrity.\nExperience using test equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes).\nAbility to read and interpret electronic schematics and block diagrams.\nFamiliarity with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD) is a plus.\nBasic understanding of simulation tools for RF or circuit analysis (e.g., ADS, HFSS, LTspice).\nStrong communication skills for collaboration with engineering teams and operations.\nWork Environment:\nOn-site in our Philadelphia, PA facility. \nManufacturing and lab environment with hands-on testing and hardware development.\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 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