Electrical Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027)

About the Role

The Defense & Materials Solutions team is currently seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-Op for Spring Semester 2027 (January-April). This position is 100% onsite located in Columbus, Ohio. The Electrical Engineering Co-op will support Battelle's National Security business. This group specializes in the design, development, testing, and production of unique, complex electronic and electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to electrical system design which may include: Searching for parts, specifying components, soldering circuit boards, building wire harnesses, writing firmware, designing circuits (simulation, schematic capture, PCB layout, assembly, test, and debug)
• Support hardware test activities (temperature testing, functional verification, performance evaluation)
• Prepare engineering documentation as required
• Provide engineering support to product technical staff and managers as required

Key Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering and engineering coursework equivalent to sophomore standing or higher
• Experience with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, function generators, etc.
• Experience working in a lab environment such as soldering, wiring, test preparation, data collection and documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office application software such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and eagerness to take on technical challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a sole US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• A continuous learner who possesses a tinkerer mentality and strong engineering/math fundamentals
• Previous internship or work experience in the engineering discipline
• Familiarity with electrical drawings such as circuit schematics, wire harnesses, and PCB drawings
• Familiarity with electrical engineering design tools and methods such as schematic capture, simulation, analysis, etc.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $20.00 - $40.00 per hour, in addition to a $2,000 housing stipend for students relocating more than 50 miles from home and university. Internship pay is benchmarked against national averages taking into consideration a student's major and year in school.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules: Most teams follow a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs
• Employee Resource Groups that help cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community
• Social and professional networking events with Battelle Senior Leadership and your colleagues
• Opportunities for philanthropic involvement to give back and make an impact in the community