About the role#
Pratt & Whitney is hiring a Power Electrical Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Huntsville, Alabama. You will join the Power Electronics & Controls team to work on complex power systems, analog design, and motor control systems. This role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.
What you'll do#
- Design, analyze, simulate, and test power conversion circuitry.
- Guide ECAD personnel through PWB layout of power circuitry and the creation of technical drawings.
- Manage design tasks to meet project schedules.
- Present technical data reviews to program leadership and staff.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM major.
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Lab experience in power or controls electronics is preferred.
- Experience with electrical circuit simulation or printed circuit board layout software is preferred.
- Understanding of power conversion concepts, components, and techniques.
- Familiarity with control schemes for power converters or motor drives.
- Experience with tools such as SIMPLIS, Saber, or Mathcad is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
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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