Product Development Associate (January - May) 2027 Engineering Co-op

quiet electric propulsion; electric aircraft systems; design-build-fly prototypes

portable power systems; power conversion, management, and distribution; battery technology; vehicle electrification

composite design and fabrication; high temperature material and process development

health & wellness products; patient care; wearables; environment monitoring and protection

CRG Defense’s corporate culture creates a climate of “accelerated experience” for its Product Development Associates (engineering co-ops). Product Development Associates work alongside full-time professional staff in a hands-on laboratory environment on Government projects. This accelerated work experience gives college students graduate-level challenges and real-world work experience while undergraduates.

Our employees are our most important assets. Our team mentality is key to our success. We value:

   -Honesty and Integrity

   -Respect and Dedication

   -Humility, Agility, and Will

We run fast but value work-life balance and flexibility. Our entrepreneurial / intrapreneurial mindset fosters our growth.

• Innovative, entrepreneurial corporate culture
• Hands-on experience
• Team-oriented atmosphere
• Freedom to create and take risks
• Competitive pay

• Fast-paced work environment
• Responsibilities normally assigned to college graduates
• Challenges to solve on a regular basis
• Mentoring from professional staff
• Essential career skill development

• Self-motivation with a team-oriented mentality
• Creativity and enthusiasm
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to apply knowledge base to support development efforts in a broad range of technology areas
• Willingness and ability to quickly develop basic understanding in new technology areas to support customer needs

• Exclusive US citizenship is required
• Able to work Monday-Friday, 40 hours/per week
• Enrollment in a qualified engineering program for the duration of this Co-Op is required
• 40 hours/week co-op positions in a hands-on research laboratory environment (no remote work)
• No summer-only internships; successful candidates must attend schools that support non-summer work rotations

CRG Defense is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.