EGR390 Experience
Jake
Experience Information
Employer: L3Harris Avionics
Job Title: Test Engineering Co-Op
Major: Electrical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
L3Harris Avionics is an international company that specializes in flight data recorders, displays and surveillance products for commercial and military aircraft. This experience was at the Grand Rapids location which is a section of commercial avionics systems.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
I completed multiple cable drawing packages that interface between our completed automated test stations to both flight data recorder products and displays. I also completed electrical schematics and a printed circuit board design for a cable tester completed new product that has its own printed circuit board inside of the cable. In between working on projects, I spent my time sustaining production test stations which include 3-axis robots and outdated hands-on electronic test fixtures.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I gained more time management skills which are very important in engineering school as well as increased my level of knowledge when it comes to electronic troubleshooting.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part of this co-op experience was working with the tight-knit group of test engineers at L3Harris as well as gaining skill in the avionics industry.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This experience has influenced my future career goals by further solidifying my path in avionics systems. There is no doubt now that I want to spend my career working with aircraft.
Internship Format
In Person