Electrical Engineering Co-op

SpaceRake
Watertown, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted Sep 11, 2026
Hardware / Engineering

About the role

Electrical Engineering Co-op Student SpaceRake, Inc. is currently looking for a motivated electrical engineering co-op student (minimum Junior or Senior standing) to join our team for a full-time co-op term. Working closely under the mentorship of our experienced engineers, you will support the design, prototyping, and testing of next-generation laser communications hardware. We are looking for an enthusiastic student eager to learn in a highly cross-disciplinary environment and gain hands-on hardware engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers in developing, prototyping, and testing electrical hardware and systems for laser communications Support board bring-up, schematic design, and PCB layout for sensor, power, or control circuits Gain hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, etc.) for electrical testing and troubleshooting Perform simulations and analyses to verify the functionality of electrical designs using tools like SPICE or MATLAB Assist with the integration of electrical components with firmware/software and optical/mechanical systems Collaborate across disciplines to learn how mechanical, optical, electrical, and software components integrate Set up and execute testing and validation plans for prototype boards and hardware Help us build a positive and inclusive culture

Required Skills and Experiences Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program (minimum Junior or Senior standing) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field Demonstrated hands-on experience with engineering projects, student teams, coursework, or lab work building physical prototypes Familiarity with circuit design and schematic entry tools (such as Altium, KiCad, or SPICE) Hands-on experience with soldering, circuit debugging, and electronic test equipment Creative thinker and problem solver with an ability to break down complex problems into simple, implementable solutions Multidisci

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