Software Engineering CO-OP

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.  Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected, and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class workforce. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected worldwide as a ‘full-service’ provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Software Engineering CO-OP (Fall 2026)

Kearfott Corporation is seeking a Software Engineering Co-Op to join our team in Pine Brook, NJ. The selected candidate will support Kearfott’s Software Engineering organization, working closely with experienced software, systems, and test engineers in a hands-on environment focused on embedded software development, hardware integration, and product verification.

The Co-Op will gain practical experience developing and testing software for embedded systems used in aerospace and defense applications. Responsibilities may include:

• Support the development, integration, and verification of embedded software and firmware.

• Assist with software-hardware integration, including the evaluation of interfaces between embedded software, electronic hardware, sensors, and test equipment.

• Develop, revise, and execute software test instructions, test procedures, and verification plans.

• Support the coordination of system assembly, integration, and testing activities.

• Analyze test and measurement data and document results in software and engineering databases.

• Develop scripts, tools, and automated test capabilities to improve software verification and engineering workflows.

• Troubleshoot software and system issues using test data, logs, debugging techniques, and engineering analysis.

• Work with engineering teams to interpret test results, identify problems, and recommend corrective actions.

• Review technical data and assess software and system performance against requirements.

• Develop graphs and other visualizations to communicate analysis results.

• Prepare technical reports and briefings describing the results and significance of analyses performed.

• Contribute to process improvements, software tools, documentation, and test methods.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated creative problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Fundamental understanding of software development and programming concepts.

• Interest in embedded systems, firmware, real-time software, or software-hardware integration.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, requirements, schematics, and test data.

• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Minimum GPA of 3.2.

Preferred Skills

• Coursework or project experience in C or C++.

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.

• Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded processors, real-time operating systems, or embedded Linux.

• Exposure to software debugging, version control, automated testing, or continuous integration.

• Experience developing scripts for data analysis, test automation, or engineering tools.

• General knowledge of mathematical modeling and analysis methods.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering or scientific discipline.

• Coursework, projects, or demonstrated interest in embedded software, firmware, computer engineering, digital design, systems analysis, systems integration, guidance and control, or related technical areas.

• Academic or practical experience that provides a foundation for developing expertise in embedded software development and verification.

• Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the 2026 Fall Semester.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

The salary range is $20.00 - $30.00/hour. The final compensation amount will be determined based on factors such as experience level, skill set, school year, major, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans