bamboohr
PLC/Controls Engineer Co-Op Spring 2027
Specter Aerospace
Peabody, USA
Internship
Entry
Onsite
USD 23-30 hourly / hour
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Beckhoff PLCTwinCATPythonMATLABArduinoRaspberry Pi
Free
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
?%
Ready to ScanKey skills for this role
Beckhoff PLCTwinCATPython
Key Skills for This Role
Beckhoff PLCTwinCATPythonMATLABArduinoRaspberry Pi
Full Job Posting
Role Summary
Specter Aerospace is seeking a PLC/Controls Engineer Co-op (4-6+ month cycle) to contribute to the development, integration, and testing of control systems within the Specter engine test facility.
This role offers hands-on experience across the controls engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, PLC software design, electrical control-panel design, hardware integration, system shakedown, debugging, and testing.
A successful candidate will take ownership of assigned control-system projects and work closely with controls, propulsion, electrical, mechanical, and test engineers to develop systems that support Specter’s experimental and flight vehicle programs .
About Specter Aerospace
Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S.
Forces and Allies.
Specter is headquartered just north of Boston in Peabody, MA where it leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems.
Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.
Specter offers a wide diversity of tasks, projects, and technical exposure, all while providing co-ops with the same resources and project ownership as our full-time staff members.
Our co-ops work closely with experienced engineers and scientists to complete projects that are critical to the mission of the company.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop, integrate, and test PLC software for control systems within the engine test facility using the Beckhoff PLC ecosystem.
- Design, assemble, wire, and test electrical control panels supporting new sensing and control capabilities.
- Integrate sensors, actuators, PLCs, data-acquisition hardware, and other control-system components.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Specter Aerospace
Mechanical Engineer Co-Op Spring 2027
Peabody, USA
Discovered TodayInternship
Vehicle Design Co-Op Spring 2027
Peabody, USA
Discovered TodayInternship
Electrical Engineering Co-Op Spring 2027
Peabody, USA
Discovered TodayInternship
Electrical Engineer Level I/II
Boston, USA
Discovered TodayFull-time
Mechanical Engineer I
Peabody, USA
Discovered TodayFull-time
Vehicle Design Engineer II
Peabody, USA
Discovered TodayFull-time
Mechanical Technician
Peabody, USA
Discovered TodayFull-time
Vehicle Structures Analyst II
Peabody, USA
Discovered TodayFull-time