Sensors Fall/Spring Co-op – RF Systems Engineer

About this role

Co-op opportunity with STR's Sensors Division to develop advanced radar, electronic warfare, and imaging systems. Work alongside experienced engineers on real-world national security projects spanning RF hardware, signal processing, machine learning, and embedded systems—from prototype development through field testing.

What you'll do

• Contribute to sensor system projects across problem design, prototyping, and implementation phases
• Develop RF analog/digital hardware or signal processing algorithms under mentor guidance
• Participate in experimentation, data analysis, and system integration for test platforms
• Collaborate with experts in machine learning, computer vision, tracking, and optimization
• Support full lifecycle work from conception through fielded system deployment
• Apply technical skills to solve national security challenges in radar, sonar, or imaging domains

What they're looking for

• Signal processing or image/video processing
• Machine learning and computer vision
• RF hardware design or computational hardware knowledge
• MATLAB or Python for scientific computing
• Software development
• Statistical estimation and optimization
• System integration and embedded processor implementation
• Technical problem-solving and research mindset

Benefits

• Competitive co-op pay ($52,000–$79,000 full-time equivalent range)
• Flexible working hours
• One-on-one mentorship from experienced staff
• Exposure to cutting-edge sensor and defense technology
• Collaborative learning environment with leading researchers
• Fun team activities inside and outside the office

Likely interview questions

• Describe a signal processing or machine learning project you've completed. What was your role and what challenges did you overcome?
• Walk us through your experience with MATLAB or Python. How have you used it in a technical or research context?