About the role#
This Systems Engineering Co-op position is based in Wilsonville, Oregon. You will work on-site to support the design, development, and testing of products such as Head-Up Guidance Systems, Enhanced Vision Systems, and various display technologies. The role involves contributing to projects for military, air transport, and corporate jet markets.
What you'll do#
- Conduct technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation.
- Perform analysis across all stages of the product lifecycle, including concept, design, fabrication, and testing.
- Decompose customer specifications and system-level requirements into sub-system requirements.
- Manage the configuration process and perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, and trade studies.
- Identify potential project risks or delays and contribute to finding solutions.
What you'll need#
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or advanced degree program in Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Knowledge of aircraft or electronic systems.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without company immigration sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Wilsonville, Oregon.
- Work Modality: This is an on-site role.
- Employment Type: Full-time co-op 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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