About the role#
Pratt & Whitney is hiring an Electrical Firmware Co-op for the Winter and Spring 2027 terms. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
What you'll do#
- Work with video, networking, and image processing devices to meet system requirements.
- Develop products in accordance with DO-254 DAL A certification and participate in certification activities.
- Handle requirements capture, decomposition, and traceability.
- Perform ASIC/FPGA digital design and verification.
- Write RTL code and perform simulations using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
- Conduct ASIC/FPGA verification using inspection, analysis, simulation, and test methods.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an applicable discipline.
- Ability to remain enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
- Practical experience gained through coursework, research, projects, or previous work.
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix, scripting, C/C++, Python, or Perl is preferred.
- Experience writing RTL or testbenches using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog is preferred.
- Familiarity with FPGA simulation, vendor-specific tools, and revision control concepts is preferred.
- Knowledge of best practice chip-level verification techniques, UVM, or Constrained Random Methodology is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, IA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time co-op.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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