Electrical Engineering Graduate Student Co-Op

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

At Battelle, interns and co-ops make an impact through hands‑on learning and exciting and challenging projects. Our interns are an integral part of the teams they support and will feel like they are a true, valued team member. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

A brighter future is possible with you .

The Defense & Materials Solutions team is currently seeking an Electrical Engineering Graduate Student Co-Op. This position is 100% onsite located in Columbus, Ohio. The Electrical Engineering Co-op will support Battelle’s National Security business. This group specializes in the design, development, testing, and production of unique, complex electronic and electromechanical systems. Final date to receive applications:
October 30th, 2026.

• Analyzing equipment to establish operating data, conducting experimental tests, evaluating results, and selecting components based on specifications, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Contributes to the development and application of tools, simulations, and models for electric power systems to address challenges in system planning, operations, economics, resilience, and performance optimization.
• Maintaining, testing and troubleshooting existing electrical/embedded systems as part of an integrated technical team.
• Working closely with Battelle engineers located in Columbus, OH to design, fabricate and integrate new electrical/embedded systems.
• Generating and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Generating and following installation and testing procedures
• Build, prototype, and evaluate electronic hardware assemblies in laboratory environments.
• Prepare engineering documentation as required

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited program
• Currently pursuing a master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering or related field
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain an active DoD or equivalent agency clearance.
• Solid grasp of basic electrical engineering concepts and ability to learn
• Experience with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and programmable power supplies.
• Experience working in a lab environment such as soldering, wiring, test preparation, data collection and documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office application software such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and eagerness to take on technical challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Pursuing advanced coursework in one of the following related fields:
  Power and energy, including solid state power conversion, analog circuit design, control systems, and power system design
• Familiarity and interest in working with analog electronics, power electronics, magnetics, electric motors, feedback controls, power quality, and electromagnetic compliance of power conversion systems
• Familiarity and interest with modeling and simulation of analog circuits, power conversion circuits, and motor drive systems using SPICE circuit simulators and MATLAB/Simulink
• Previous internship or work experience with systems utilizing DC voltage in the 100
  
  VDC to 500
  
  VDC range and/or 3-phase AC power systems up to 480 VAC at power levels up to 100 kW.

The salary range for this role is…