About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will work on-site to support the KC-135 platform. This role requires U.S. citizenship to access program information. You must be able to work on-site for test events and environment updates.
What you'll do#
- Learn and apply KC-135 systems engineering processes.
- Capture, define, allocate, verify, and validate system requirements.
- Support system tests in a lab environment during both formal and informal events.
- Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features for the KC-135.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant STEM discipline.
- Active enrollment status through the end of your internship or co-op session.
- Previous experience with KC-135 platform systems.
- Ability to work on-site in Cedar Rapids.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Citizenship requirement: U.S. citizenship is 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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