About the role#
Pratt & Whitney is hiring an Electrical Engineer Intern to join the Test Solutions Engineering team. This role focuses on developing electrical solutions for complex aerospace products. You will work within the Hardware Discipline Center to support the full product lifecycle, from engineering labs to field operations.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and integrate test products for complex systems alongside a multidisciplinary team.
- Create test interface adapters, cabling, schematics, and detailed circuit designs.
- Develop engineering and production test systems that meet specific cost and schedule goals.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during development and implementation.
- Use modern equipment, such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and power meters, to validate systems.
- Collaborate with others to identify and solve test product challenges.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in a STEM field, specifically Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- Foundational knowledge of electrical components like resistors, capacitors, and transistors.
- Hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.
- Familiarity with circuit design and analysis for analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits is preferred.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or MATLAB for simulation and automation tasks.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, solve complex problems, and deliver formal technical presentations.
Location & details#
- Location: Tucson, Arizona.
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Security Clearance: An active and transferable U.S. government Secret security clearance is required prior to the start date. You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this clearance. Ability to obtain an interim clearance is also required.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt and Whitney operates as a business unit of RTX. The company manufactures propulsion systems and auxiliary power units for aircraft. It maintains its headquarters in East Hartford, Connecticut. The organization employs over 30,000 people.
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