Electrical Engineering Co-Op

Saab

. Assist engineering in the design, development, and testing of electronic circuit card assemblies .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeEast Syracuse • New York • United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 - $22 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in VHDL-based FPGA firmware design and implementation, alongside a solid understanding of circuit theory and digital logic design. Capable of effectively using test equipment and generating technical documentation for electronic circuit card assemblies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

VHDL Firmware DevelopmentCircuit Design and TestingElectrical Schematic InterpretationUse of Test EquipmentEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

VHDLCircuit TheoryDigital Logic DesignCircuit Board SchematicsFPGA DesignTesting and SimulationDocumentation GenerationBasic Circuit DesignUse of OscilloscopesUse of Digital Multimeters

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelTest Equipment

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringDoDRadar SystemsU.S. Navy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist engineering in the design, development, and testing of electronic circuit card assemblies
Design and implement basic circuits
Design, implement, simulate, and test VHDL-based FPGA firmware
Bench-test circuit cards, including first-article and legacy hardware
Assist in generating documentation and artifacts, including circuit board schematics and bills of material
Apply Electrical or Computer Engineering studies to next-generation radar system development for DoD customers, including the U.S. Navy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enrollment in an accredited degree program, majoring in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have completed Sophomore year or greater
Understanding of basic circuit theory
Understanding of digital logic design
Ability to read and decipher an electrical schematic
Working knowledge of VHDL
Ability to effectively use MS Word and Excel
Ability to use rudimentary test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and power supplies
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral contexts
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
May be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus to offset housing expenses for Co-Ops residing outside the typical office commuting distance
Competitive hourly rate
Opportunities for advancing in your career
Balanced, rewarding life beyond work