Test Engineering Co-Op (Summer 2027)
Test Engineering Development Co-Op (Summer 2027)
Location: Huntsville, AL
Perks: Paid Positions with Free Housing Provided
Target Majors: Electrical Engineering (ELEC), Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics Concentration Only)
Security Requirement: U.S. Citizenship is Required (Due to Department of Defense contract mandates)
Two Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying...
When you interview with SCI’s Test Development Group, we will ask you two very important questions:
- Why did you want to study Engineering in college?
- If you could choose anything, what would you want to do in your Professional Engineering Career?
Our Co-Op program is intentionally geared to help you discover, refine, and establish those answers. We don't want you just doing busywork—we want to help you grow into a highly versatile, well-rounded engineer through real-world, hands-on experience.
About the Team & Environment
For over 60 years, SCI Technology’s Defense & Aerospace Division (a Sanmina company) has been a leading provider of high-reliability defense and aerospace electronics. From tactical communications to airborne information processing, our mission-critical systems keep warfighters connected and protected.
Based in Huntsville, Alabama, our Test Development Engineering Group combines the fast-paced, high-creativity atmosphere of a startup with the rock-solid stability and resources of a Fortune-500 company. We work with elite technology partners to rapidly design, build, and validate test solutions for bleeding-edge systems operating in airborne, land, and subsea environments.
The Role: What You Will Do
As a member of our cross-functional team of Electro-mechanical Hardware and Software Test Engineers, you will develop features and functionality across a broad spectrum of hardware and software testing systems.
Depending on your academic focus and personal interests, your responsibilities will include:
- Electrical Design: Designing electrical Printed Wire Assemblies (PWAs) for test set and fixture integration.
- Mechanical & Mechatronic Design: Designing and modeling custom mechanical test sets and fixtures.
- Software Development: Constructing, programming, and integrating automated test software utilizing Python or NI's LabVIEW & TestStand Software Suite.
- Prototyping & Build: Fabricating, soldering, and assembling physical test set hardware.
- Validation & Debugging: Systematically debugging electronic circuits and validating test platforms to ensure flight-readiness.
- Documentation: Gathering test requirements and authoring engineering documentation using MS Office.
Skills You Will Learn & Enhance
This is a highly immersive role where you will master industry-standard tools and methodologies:
- Hardware Design: Altium Circuit Board Design & SolidWorks 3D Modeling.
- Test Automation: Test Set Programming utilizing NI LabVIEW & TestStand.
- Advanced Fabrication: 3D Printing, CNC machining centers, and precision machine shop operations.
- Lab Instrument Competency: Data acquisition utilizing automated test & measurement equipment.
- Practical Electronics: Soldering, electronic assembly, and hardware debugging.
Candidate Requirements
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering (with a Mechatronics concentration).
Strictly Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen (no exceptions due to DoD requirements).
A passionate, motivated mindset with a strong desire to create, design, and build physical engineering solutions.
Strong analytical skills and the agility to thrive in a rapid-development environment.
Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity