EMC Engineering Co-op for Aerospace Systems

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is hiring an EMI/EMC Engineering Co-op for the Spring/Summer 2027 session in Rockford, IL. You will support EMI/EMC activities for advanced products, coordinate testing, and document technical inputs under senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience in EMC topics.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop expertise, and contribute to qualification and certification testing while exploring process improvements and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetic Compatibility, or related STEM and enrolled through the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with EMC design and aerospace standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461/464/704, DO-160).
• Experience with EMC simulation/modeling tools.
• Experience with automation/scripting of processes and document generation.

Responsibilities

• Support development and qualification activities for assigned programs and projects, including testing, documentation, and project coordination.
• Support generation of documentation inputs under the direction of a senior engineer, which may include technical plans, procedures, and reports.
• Collaborate with senior EMI/EMC engineers to develop expertise in EMC topics and expand technical knowledge.
• Support and coordinate EMI/EMC development, qualification, and certification testing, facilitating effective communication across cross‑functional teams and suppliers.
• Explore opportunities to improve processes, accelerate schedules, and realize cost savings.
• Demonstrate self‑motivation, dependability, problem‑solving skills, and a team‑first approach.
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and customers.
• Local travel may be required to support test setup and activities, and occasionally shifting of work hours may also be necessary based on program needs.
• Facilitate the growth of other team members through mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Skills

EMC design

Aerospace standards

Automation scripting

Documentation generation

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

EMC simulation tools

Job description

Collins Aerospace is hiring an EMI/EMC Engineering Co-op for the Spring/Summer 2027 session in Rockford, IL. You will support EMI/EMC activities for advanced products, coordinate testing, and document technical inputs under senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience in EMC topics.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop expertise, and contribute to qualification and certification testing while exploring process improvements and cost savings.