Test Engineering CoOp (Spring 2026)
Sanmina • Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Salary: 500 compa
Role & seniority: Test Engineering Coop (Co-op, entry to mid-level)
Location & work type: Huntsville, AL; on-site internship/co-op with potential for extended engagement; ITAR facility; US Citizenship required due to DoD contract
Stack/tools: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or CS; experience with analog and digital circuits; test software development; computer-based design and modeling; rapid fabrication (in-house and contractor facilities) for test fixtures and test sets; fixture/power/automation considerations
Top 3 responsibilities
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Troubleshoot, debug, and maintain test systems
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Create and improve test-related processes and procedures
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Communicate project status effectively to management; collaborate in a team environment
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Must-have skills: US Citizenship; pursuing or holding Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or CS major (sophomore–senior); interest in functional testing hardware/software troubleshooting and manufacturing support; experience with analog/digital circuits; basic computer repair/troubleshooting; ability to design/mechanically and electrically interface test fixtures
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Nice-to-haves: Experience in test software development, PWA design for test sets, and familiarity with vendor/contract manufacturing facilities; exposure to rapid prototyping and in-house fabrication capabilities
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Additional notes: Role supports defense/aerospace telemetry and testing; relates to DoD/ITAR compliance;
Full Description
Requisition ID: 102397-0
For over 60 years, SCI’s Defense & Aerospace Division has been a leading provider of defense and aerospace electronics design, manufacturing, and test services. From tactical communications systems to airborne communications and information processing, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep our first responders and war-fighters connected and protected in the field.
We are currently recruiting highly qualified candidates, whose background and career goals meet our needs, for the following position in our Huntsville, AL facility. Please note that due to our Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.
Test Engineering Coop
Are you passionate about engineering? Do you like to think up, create, design, build, and test bleeding edge new products? Are you looking for a hands-on position working on real products? If so, you could be a great fit for our team!
Based in Huntsville, AL, SCI Technology’s Test Engineering Development Group, with the stability and resources of a Fortune-500 company, is seeking a highly motivated Co-Op candidate in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering to join our team and shape future products. Working with technology partners, we rapidly develop test solutions for a wide range of defense, aerospace, and commercial products.
The successful candidates could be involved in a wide range of the test development; including designing mechanical test sets and fixtures, designing electrical PWA’s for test set and fixture integration, and developing test software for leading edge airborne and/or subsea systems not yet seen by the public. Depending on the individual’s background and interests, work will involve computer-based design and modeling, rapid fabrication of new designs with both our in-house fabrication capabilities and/or contractor test fixture fabrication facilities.
Nature of Duties/Responsibilities
Troubleshooting, debugging, and maintaining test systems . Creating and improving test related processes and procedures Effective and clear communication to management on the status of projects. Collaborating in a team environment to complete tasks and projects.
Education/Experience
US Citizenship is required (Due to DoD, ITAR and other regulations) Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or CS Major (sophomore-senior only) Interested in functional testing hardware and software troubleshooting, and manufacturing support. Training or experience with analog and digital circuits; computer repair and troubleshooting.
Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen.
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