Engineering Co-op

United States·Hawthornemid

Other

2 views0 saves0 applied

Apply Now

Quick Summary

Overview

Engineering Co-opAbout UsSalient Motion is building a modular motion and actuation platform that is redefining how aerospace, defense, and industrial systems are designed, built, and deployed.

Technical Tools

Other

Responsibilities

~1 min read

→Own a scoped engineering workstream from design through test and release, with support from a senior engineer
→Design, build, and test electro-mechanical systems and subassemblies on active customer programs
→Build, maintain and improve test fixtures, data collection infrastructures
→Firmware bring-up, design validation tests for electronics boards
→Lead prototyping, assembly, and hands-on lab and shop work
→Plan and execute engineering tests, collect data, and present results to the team
→Drive manufacturing and supplier activities including part preparation, first-article inspection, and validation
→Build and improve engineering and documentation processes that outlast your co-op term
→Partner with senior engineers and program leaders, and present progress in design and program reviews

→Ownership of real production-bound hardware over a long enough window to see it ship
→Exposure to aerospace and defense engineering standards and practices through a full program cycle
→Mentorship from experienced engineers and direct access to founders and program leadership
→A portfolio of shipped work and a reference from a startup that moved on your contributions
→Co-ops completing 9+ months in good standing are evaluated for a full-time return offer at graduation

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, with the ability to commit to a minimum 6-month co-op rotation
Available for a full-time term, whether a full academic semester, summer plus a connecting semester, or two consecutive semesters
Strong curiosity and willingness to work across disciplines
Comfortable in a lab or shop environment with hardware and tools
Clear communicator who can document work, present results, and ask thoughtful questions
Prior hands-on experience through projects, labs, clubs, personal builds, or a previous internship or co-op is a strong plus

Full-time, paid co-op, with pay tiered by commitment length:

6-month rotation: $28 to $34/hr
9 to 12 month rotation: $34 to $40/hr

Minimum 6-month commitment; 9 to 12 month rotations preferred
Start dates flexible to align with your school's co-op calendar. Common cadences include January to June, July to December, and July to June for full-year rotations
Onsite in Torrance, CA; relocation support includes a $1,200/month housing stipend for students relocating more than 50 miles