Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services invites motivated students in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering to join its Co-Op program in Huntsville, AL, supporting Radar & Precision Weapons Development. The role emphasizes applying classroom knowledge to practical engineering challenges within RF/microwave sensors and systems.

Co-Ops commit to three semesters with alternating school work, offering exposure to design, analysis, and manufacturing processes, plus hands-on responsibilities

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited university and maintaining good academic standing.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Support full-time engineering staff with regular tasks.
• Gain hands-on, practical work experience aligned with coursework.
• Assist with design hardware for electronics systems development.
• Support military defense systems field tests and environmental testing.
• Create and maintain mechanical drawings and CAD models.
• Contribute to system integration and testing activities.
• Participate in manufacturing and assembly support tasks.
• Work with SolidWorks Simulation and Autodesk CFD tools.

Education

Enrolled in accredited university (good academic standing)

Pursuing Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Ability to obtain Secret DoD Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

Pro-E / PTC Creo

Job description

TSC is seeking highly motivated students who are pursuing a degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering for its Cooperative Education Program in Huntsville, AL, supporting the Radar & Precision Weapons Development Operation. These students shall excel academically and exhibit a true passion for their work while demonstrating a positive attitude. During this experience, students convert theory into practice as they apply classroom knowledge to practical work situations, as well as gain knowledge and skills, which will enhance future coursework.

Our Co-Ops commit three semesters to TSC by an alternating work schedule with their school schedule. These three semesters offer students the opportunity to clarify their academic focus and test their career interests and goals. Many of our experienced engineers were at one-time TSC Co-Ops and it's our goal to continue in this tradition.

Our Co-Ops shall have an interest in analysis, design, and manufacturing of RF/microwave sensors and systems including but not limited to radars/sensors, missile seekers, and communications systems. They will also have a strong desire to gain experience in the following areas:

• Mechanical & Thermal Design of Electronics Systems

• Electronics Systems Packaging

• Design for Manufacturability & Assembly

• Design for Additive Manufacturing

• Structural & Thermal Analysis

• Manufacturing - Traditional & Additive

• Rapid Prototyping

Responsibilities

The Co-Op's primary role is to support the full-time engineering staff with their tasks. Co-ops are given opportunities to get hands on, practical work experience to help them further excel at, appreciate, and understand the application of their college coursework. As the co-ops gain more experience and coursework, they are able to take on more responsibilities and further aid the engineering staff. Listed below are the co-ops' primary role is to support the full-time engineering staff with their tasks. Co-ops are given opportunities to get hands on, practical work experience to help them further excel at, appreciate, and understand the application of their college coursework. As the co-ops gain more experience and coursework, they are able to take on more responsibilities and further aid the engineering staff. Listed below are some of the job-related responsibilities for the co-ops at TSC, Alabama Operations.

• Design hardware in support of electronics systems development

• Military defense systems field test support

• Perform structural and thermal analyses of electronics systems

• Design and fabricate hardware supporting environmental testing

• Support environmental testing

• Support manufacturing and assembly

• System integration and testing

• Creating and maintaining mechanical drawings

• SolidWorks Simulation

• Autodesk CFD.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited university and be in good academic standing

• Applicants should be in pursuit of a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Security Clearance.

• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Computer Aided Design utilizing SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Pro-E, or other 3D modeling software

• Basic understanding of machining and electronic system manufacturing processes

• Ability to read and generate mechanical drawings

• Understanding and Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Position Start Date

January 16, 2027 (Spring Semester 2027 Start)

May 3, 2027 (Summer Semester 2027 Start)

TSC Benefits

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.