Test Engineering Co-op 3
Collin
Experience Information
Employer: L3 Aviation Products
Job Title: Test Engineering Intern
Major: Electrical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Overall, the corporation is one of the largest defense contractors in the US, however it is split up into multiple divisions, one of which is the Aviation Products Division where this Co-op took place.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
I worked in test engineering so I helped support and automate the test engineering processes. Much of the work went towards software support specifically. Writing code to fix errors in old software or creating new programs for new testing procedures.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
Most of the technical knowledge came in the form of programming skills, including C programming, data acquisition, and Python. Additionally knowledge of common business practices such as revision software and time tracking.
Favorite Part of the Experience
The people I worked with were fantastic to interact with both socially and as a technical resource.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
I definitely want to continue on a career path in the aerospace industry, and while I do not want to continue doing test work, I feel that the knowledge of the process will be a benefit in the design domain.