Engineering Student CO-OP (Advanced Technology Development)

Engineering CO-OP opportunity is at our research division (Kratos SRE) located in Birmingham, AL. The CO-OP requires a 3-semester commitment rotating working a semester then returning to school for a semester.

This posting is for 2 CO-OPs, one starting in Fall 2025 and one starting Summer 2026. The rotations would be as follows:

Rotation 1 Fall 2025 2024; Rotation 2 - Summer 2026; and Rotation 3 - Spring 2027

Rotation 1 - Spring 2026; Rotation 2 - Fall 2026; and Rotation 3 Summer 2027

COOPs support a department of engineers in test preparation and execution, data analysis, and data presentation. Students will also work in close cooperation with a variety of engineers, as well as laboratory and machine shop personnel, in order to accomplish tasks vital to the success of projects. Depending on the team assigned responsibilities may include:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assessment of aerospace composites, ceramics, and alloys
• Design of test hardware using solid modeling software.
• Test preparation including drawings, text requests, and documentation.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Laboratory test method development.
• SOLIDWORKS design and modifications.
• 3D printing support
• Additive Manufacturing support
• Prototyping support as well as computer programming and hardware integration activities.
• Perform other duties and assist other employees, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications

• U. S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Completed freshman year in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or other related field.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed sophomore year in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or another related field.
• Programming experience
• Experience with additive manufacturing/3D printing
• Completed physics I, calculus I, and mechanics of materials

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