Engineering Co-Op (Winter 2024)

Location: 

Lemont Furnace, PA, US, 15456

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary Thales Defense & Security Inc., is a technical leader in the fields of sonar systems, sonar signal processing, acoustic training systems, and open architecture system and software integration. The venture focuses on emerging areas in the undersea warfare domain where the customer has identified mission-critical needs. For additional information about Advanced Acoustic Concepts, please visit our website at: http://www.aaccorp.com.

 

The company has one opening for a Fall Engineering Co-op student in Lemont Furnace, PA. The full-time co-op position is for the Fall semester approximately from September through December.  Part-time (16-20 hours per week) candidates will also be considered.

 

Job Location: Lemont Furnace, PA (Uniontown area)

 

Title: 2024 Winter Engineering Co-op

 

Position Summary: The Fall Engineering Co-op will work closely with and assist engineers in conducting various engineering assignments.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct limited scope engineering work under the supervision of engineers in one or more of the following areas:
    • Hardware Design
    • Hardware Testing
  • Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the company and also learn new things
  • Conduct limited scope testing under the supervision of engineers
  • Completing assigned tasks on time
  • Gather and assemble data for engineers
  • May be required to help in research in a particular field
  • Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers
  • Assist engineers with appropriate design details
  • Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
  • Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma
  • Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Lifting up to 20 lbs. up to 25% of time
  • Walking: up to 25% of time
  • Climbing, Bending, Standing, Stooping: up to 10% of time
  • Sitting: up to 75% of time

 

AAC works on a 9/80 compressed schedule whereby employees work 80 hours in 2 weeks with every other Friday off.
 

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct limited scope testing under the supervision of engineers
  • Compete assigned tasks on time
  • Gather and assemble data for engineers
  • Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers
  • Assist engineers with appropriate design details
  • Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Other duties as assigned
     

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Engineering student

Our Mission

Innovation Enabled, Mission Focused. 

Core Values

The Company values the talent, experience and diversity of its employees and seeks to foster a culture that is open, honest, fair, and equitable. We strive to accomplish this through adherence to our core values of Integrity, Quality, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Diversity & Inclusion.

INTEGRITY: As a people of integrity, we firmly adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles, and strive to do what is right. We value a culture of trust, honesty, and respect. We demand ethical thinking and conduct, whereby ethics and accountability always come first.

Quality: We set high standards of performance for ourselves and others to consistently deliver excellent products and services. We adhere to quality levels demanded by our customers and assume responsibility and accountability to achieve excellence.

CUSTOMER FOCUS: We work to create ongoing and mutually beneficial long-term relationships with customers based on trust. We go above and beyond to meet customer needs and strive to exceed their expectations.

INNOVATION: We believe in investing in innovation that makes a positive impact through our technology and products. We continue to foster an environment that rewards innovation and effective change.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION:  We continually foster an environment that values different points of view and enables all employees to contribute to their full potential. We cooperate together as a diverse workforce serving a diverse population.


Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh