Electrical Engineering Co-Op (Summer 2027)

About the role

Saab Inc's Surveillance Systems is seeking motivated, enthusiastic Electrical or Computer Engineering students to apply their studies to real‑world development of next‑generation radar systems for DoD customers, including the U.S. Navy. This hands‑on effort involves cutting‑edge circuit‑card design and advanced FPGA‑based work at the East Syracuse, NY location for Summer 2027 (May 2027 – August 2027).

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering in the design, development and test of various electronic circuit card assemblies.
• Design and implementation of basic circuits.
• Design, implementation, simulation and test of VHDL‑based Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) firmware.
• Bench testing of various circuit cards, including first‑article hardware and legacy hardware.
• Assist in generating artifacts/documentation such as circuit board schematics and bills of material.

Requirements

• Enrollment in an accredited degree program with a major in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Must have completed sophomore year or greater.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (selected candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information).
• As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Skills

• Passion for the work and self‑starter attitude, willing to jump into a large development team.
• Understanding of basic circuit theory.
• Understanding of digital logic design.
• Ability to read and decipher electrical schematics.
• Working knowledge of VHDL.
• Ability to effectively use MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to use rudimentary test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and power supplies.
• Clear and effective communication in both written and oral contexts.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Pay

Compensation range: $20.27–$22.30 per hour.

Benefits

Sign‑on bonus available to offset housing expenses for co‑ops residing outside the typical office commuting distance.

Schedule

Summer 2027 placement (May 2027 – August 2027) at the East Syracuse, NY location.