Engineering Co-op

What You Will Do

• Own a scoped engineering workstream from design through test and release, with support from a senior engineer
• Design, build, and test electro-mechanical systems and subassemblies on active customer programs
• Build, maintain and improve test fixtures, data collection infrastructures
• Firmware bring-up, 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 to the team
• Drive manufacturing and supplier activities including part preparation, first-article inspection, and validation
• Build and improve engineering and documentation processes that outlast your co-op term
• Partner with senior engineers and program leaders, and present progress in design and program reviews
• What We Are Looking For
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, with the ability to commit to a minimum 6-month co-op rotation
• Available for a full-time term, whether a full academic semester, summer plus a connecting semester, or two consecutive semesters
• 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
• Prior hands-on experience through projects, labs, clubs, personal builds, or a previous internship or co-op is a strong plus
• What You Will Gain
• Ownership of real production-bound hardware over a long enough window to see it ship
• Exposure to aerospace and defense engineering standards and practices through a full program cycle
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and direct access to founders and program leadership
• A portfolio of shipped work and a reference from a startup that moved on your contributions
• Co-ops completing 9+ months in good standing are evaluated for a full-time return offer at graduation
• Co-op Details
• Full-time, paid co-op, with pay tiered by commitment length:
• 6-month rotation: $28 to $34/hr
• 9 to 12 month rotation: $34 to $40/hr
• Minimum 6-month commitment; 9 to 12 month rotations preferred
• Start dates flexible to align with your school's co-op calendar. Common cadences include January to June, July to December, and July to June for full-year rotations
• Onsite in Torrance, CA; relocation support includes a $1,200/month housing stipend for students relocating more than 50 miles