Electrical Engineering Co-op Student

Kongsberg Defense US; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, offers a co-op opportunity for an Electronics Engineering Student in Port Coquitlam, BC. You will assist with development, testing, and validation of electronic systems used in advanced sonar products, gaining hands-on experience across engineering disciplines.

The role involves prototype assembly, hardware troubleshooting, and documentation in a real-world product development environment with multidisciplinary engineers.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Electrical or Computer Engineering with co-op eligibility.
• Strong fundamentals in analogue and digital electronics.
• Able to read schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience with lab testing and electronics measurement is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembly, modification, and testing of electronic prototypes.
• Perform functional and environmental testing of subsystems and sonar products.
• Support circuit board bring-up, debugging, and validation activities.
• Help with hardware troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Operate oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers.
• Collect, analyze, and document test results and data.
• Support design verification and validation for new products.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and procedures.
• Assist with component evaluation and prototype procurement.
• Support ECOs, configuration management, and docs updates.
• Collaborate with production to support prototype builds and investigations.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analog & digital electronics

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree

Co-op eligibility (third or fourth year)

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Python

C/C++

Job description

Get hands-on experience working alongside experienced electrical, software, mechanical and systems engineers!

Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore, subsea, and naval. Headquartered in Horten, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities internationally. Kongsberg Discovery is a market leader in systems for positioning, surveying, and navigation. We are determined to provide our customers with innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation both on and under the sea.

At KONGSBERG, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.

WORLD CLASS - through people, technology, and dedication

For inspiration and more information, watch our company video and visit the Kongsberg website.

There has never been a more exciting time to work for Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd. than right now. With us, you will be at the forefront of developing next-generation subsea sonar technology used around the world for marine survey, navigation, inspection, and underwater situational awareness.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Hardware Manager, the Electronics Engineering Co-op Student will support the development, integration, testing, and validation of electronic systems used in advanced sonar products. This position provides hands-on experience working alongside experienced electrical, software, mechanical, and systems engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.

The successful candidate will assist with prototype assembly, electronics testing, hardware troubleshooting, documentation, and engineering support activities while gaining exposure to real-world product development and manufacturing environments.

Role And Responsibilities

• Assist in the assembly, modification, and testing of electronic prototypes and development hardware.
• Perform functional, integration, environmental, and performance testing of electronic subsystems and sonar products.
• Support circuit board bring-up, debugging, and validation activities.
• Assist engineers with hardware troubleshooting and root cause analysis of design and production issues.
• Operate laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Collect, analyze, and document test results and engineering data.
• Support design verification and validation activities for new products and product enhancements.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, test procedures, assembly instructions, and reports.
• Assist with component evaluation, parts selection, and prototype procurement activities.
• Support engineering change orders (ECOs), configuration management, and documentation updates.
• Collaborate with production personnel to support prototype builds and manufacturing investigations.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree program.
• Completed third or fourth year of study and eligible for a co-op work term.
• Understanding of analog and digital electronics fundamentals.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment and laboratory practices.
• Ability to read schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and basic engineering documentation practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• High level of energy, enthusiasm, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Preferred Skills

• Experience assembling and testing electronic circuits or embedded systems.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, or equivalent.
• Basic programming experience using Python, C, C++, or scripting languages.
• Experience working with microcontrollers, communication interfaces, or embedded systems.
• Knowledge of serial communications such as RS-232, RS-485, SPI, I2C, CAN, or Ethernet.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and electronic measurement equipment.
• Understanding of engineering documentation and version control practices.
• Interest in sonar systems, marine technology, robotics, instrumentation, or sensor systems.

What You Will Learn

• Electronic product development processes used in commercial marine systems.
• Hardware verification and validation methodologies.
• Electronics prototyping, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Engineering documentation and configuration management practices.
• Cross-functional product development involving electronics, software, acoustics, and mechanical engineering.
• Manufacturing support and transition-to-production activities.
• Real-world application of engineering principles in a commercial product development environment.

If you're a motivated student looking to gain hands-on experience developing and testing advanced electronics for cutting-edge subsea technology, we encourage you to apply.

Office Location: Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada

Employment Type: Co-op Student (4- or 8-month work term)

KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.