Electrical Engineer Co-Op- Spring 2027

DEKA Research & Development Corp.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research and Development Corp. in Manchester, NH, offers an Electrical Engineering Co-Op for a 6+ month rotation starting January 2027 and ending in June/July 2027.

You'll work in a dynamic R&D environment alongside engineers to create innovative solutions. You will support development of new products, characterize circuits, perform failure analysis, and verify designs using test equipment and Altium CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Electrical Engineering program as a junior or senior, or in a graduate Electrical Engineering program.
• Hands-on experience through projects or coursework is required.
• Knowledge of analog circuits (signal and low-power).
• Knowledge of digital electronics and exposure to CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new products and concepts.
• Characterize electrical circuits and document performance.
• Assist in failure analysis.
• Perform verification and validation using test equipment and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical prototypes.
• Operate software on embedded systems.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Analog circuits

Digital electronics

Embedded systems software

Electrical CAD tools

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Education

Undergraduate Electrical Engineering (Junior/Senior) or Graduate EE

Tools

Altium

Job description

DEKA Research and Development, housed in Manchester, NH, has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineering Co-Op to work in a dynamic R&D environment. In this role you will work alongside a group of passionate engineers to create innovative solutions that truly make a difference.
DEKA offers Co-Ops for full time students* (must be at least 18 years of age). This position is for a 6+ month rotation for the Spring semester starting in January and ending in June/ July 2027.

How you will make an impact as an Electrical Engineer Co-Op:

• Support development of new products and new product concepts
• Perform characterization of electrical circuits and document performance
• Assist in failure analysis
• Perform verification and validation activities using test equipment and test fixtures
• Troubleshoot electromechanical prototypes
• Operate software on embedded systems
• Use electrical CAD tools for schematic and layout including Altium
• Use electrical engineering knowledge and principles to solve problems

Skills we are looking for in an Electrical Engineer Co-Op:

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate Electrical Engineering program as a junior or senior, or in a graduate Electrical Engineering program.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience through technical academic or personal projects is required. Med Device related experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of analog circuits (signal and low-power)
• Knowledge of digital electronics
• Must have exposure to electrical CAD tools (schematic and layout)
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a self-starter eager to contribute in a team environment
• Must be detail oriented

About DEKA:

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.

Additional Information:

*Applicants should be aware that short-term housing options in Manchester, NH are limited and that DEKA is not able to financially assist with housing.

Public transportation is available and routes/schedules can be found by visiting the Manchester Transit Authority website, www.mtabus.org.

Please be aware that we try to make sure that our internship opportunities are well defined and will provide a unique experience. We understand that most candidates would like to know if they have a placement as soon as possible, but at DEKA it takes more time than other companies at we review every application that is submitted. We will try to let you know as soon as we can, but encourage you to pursue other opportunities as well.

*A full time student is defined as being enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an undergraduate program, or a minimum of 9 credits per semester for a graduate program.