Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)
Job Summary
Comcast’s Drexel Co-op Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build lasting connections, and grow professionally in a dynamic and inclusive environment. This paid, 6-month immersive experience places students at the heart of our business, working alongside talented professionals on meaningful projects that contribute to real outcomes. As a trusted member of the team, you’ll gain exposure to the inner workings of a global media and technology company while developing skills that will serve you well in any career path.
Job Description
Your experience will include:
Hands-On Learning & Impactful Work: Tackle real business challenges, collaborate across teams, and contribute ideas that drive results from day one.
Community, Connection & Giving Back: Build meaningful relationships through social events, peer engagement, and shared experiences. You’ll also have the opportunity to give back through Team UP, Comcast’s volunteer initiative, deepening your connection to both your community and your fellow students.
Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals through our dedicated mentorship program, helping you navigate your co-op and beyond.
**Professional Development: **Participate in a custom onboarding experience, a curated learning series, and networking events designed to help you build new skills, explore career paths, and gain insights from professionals from across the organization.
At Comcast, we’re committed to investing in the next generation of innovators and leaders. Our Co-op Program is a transformative experience designed to help you grow, connect, and take the next step in your professional journey.
Organization & Team Overview
Comcast’s Technology & Product organization designs, develops and supports innovative products and services that bring broadband, wireless, video and voice experiences to residential and business customers throughout the world, with more than 57 million customer relationships across the U.S. and Europe.
This team specifically works to ensure the performance of our network in the U.S., including speeds and capacity that customers rely on to stay connected to what matters most, and builds and operates mission-critical systems, including those that monitor our network and its associated cloud infrastructure.
Role Description
Primary role will be supporting several internal teams in the coordination and implementation of engineering requests for capacity augments and network upgrades in support of Comcast’s objectives for the Backbone Network. This engineer will be responsible for the design, configuration, activation, and operational support of Comcast’s Backbone Edge networks.
**What are some interesting problems the student will work on? **
This Engineer will also act as a Liaison between various entities and Customers to offer unique technical solutions as needed. This Engineer will need to comply with industry and Company technical requirements, standards, policies, and procedures.
**Where can this student make an impact? **
You’ll be responsible for working with 3rd party CDN providers (Google, Meta, Netflix etc..) and activating additional capacity between Comcast and these CDN providers.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Works with moderate guidance in own area of knowledge.
Determines resources, technology and course of action to achieve results
Works with project management to deliver capacity/solutions that meet or exceed requirements and schedules.
Manage circuits from order entry through test and turn up.
Create Comcast Network Maintenance tickets associated with Service Affecting (SA) and Non-Service Affecting (NSA) activity and accurately identify all affected circuits or network elements.
Make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas
Emphasis on communication and soft skills is required.
Determines and documents internal telecommunications systems.
Designs and configures telecommunications systems.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Cisco/Juniper routers is a plus
Experience in Network engineering is a plus
Preferred Majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computing Technology
Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University, with a cooperative learning track.
Available to work 40 hours per week for 6 months starting September 22, 2026, through March 26, 2027.
Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs
Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting
Skills
Accountability, Communication, Professional Etiquette, Relationship Building, Resilience, Teamwork
Compensation
Base Pay: $32.00
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Education
Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience
0-2 Years
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.