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The UDC program is a unique co-op program in that: 1) the student is expected to work two 6-month co-ops and 2) the co-op work site (UDC) is located in the university town. The two co-op sessions will run from either January through June or July through December. Additionally, once the first co-op has been completed, the student may choose to work part-time (15 per week) between coops and after the second co-op. All of this is easily accomplished because each UDC is within close proximity of a local university. This allows the student to gain real world engineering experience while still remaining engaged with the university; a co-op opportunity without having to leave the university environment. The student can remain involved with student groups on campus, reside in dorm halls, participate in university functions, etc all while working at the UDC.

Co-op Opportunities

Our engineering students work along side experienced GE engineers. They are trained to use the latest state of the art engineering tools necessary to complete their assigned tasks. Once the student engineer is trained, they will have gained proficiency in the following skill sets:

• Aerospace and Systems Engineering students focus on the application of processes by which complex systems are conceived, planned, designed, built, tested and certified. You will perform test and verification of complex avionics following a disciplined process of requirements management, test case development, test execution, and test result documentation. You will learn and use industry standard tools for test script development, requirements management and change control management.
• Computer Engineering students work with a great variety of embedded systems and software engineers. Our main software development tool is Visual Studio .Net, working with both C and C++. These engineers are expected to balance their time working with software and hardware.
• Computer Science students perform a variety of different tasks involving simulations for testing avionics. They could work in .Net environments using subversion, writing in languages such as C#, C++, Python, ADA, etc. Also, we have some people working on web-based applications working directly with databases such as mySQL and Oracle using Java.
• Electrical Engineering students perform a variety of tasks including PWB design (Mentor Graphics tools), circuit analysis using such lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and function generators. Electrical engineers work with computer engineers on embedded software designs and work with mechanical engineers reviewing component and assembly requirements.
• Mechanical Engineering students typically become well-versed in the use of 2D drafting standards (GD&T) and 3D modeling using Unigraphics and Teamcenter. They work with electrical engineers discussing such topics as component placement, concerns over heat, wire paths, etc.

Candidate Criteria

All candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 grade point average scale.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical skills within his or her technical area.
• Must be a US Person (US citizen or permanent visa only).
• The preferred candidate will be studying one of the following engineering programs:
  • Aerospace Engineering & System Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology
• The preferred candidate will have sophomore standing and would begin their co-op in their junior year.

Submit your resume to:

• Houghton UDC
• Jason Mack at: jason.mack@ge.com
• Manhattan UDC
• Chris Berry or Earl Lenhart at: christopher.berry@ge.com or Earl.Lenhert@ge.com