About the role#
This internship is a full-time position for Summer 2027. You will work on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to support the development and certification of flight control systems.
What you'll do#
- Write control algorithms and signal processing code for flight control systems, including flight guidance and autothrottle.
- Define and review functional and interface requirements for these systems.
- Build models and simulation tools to test closed loop system performance.
- Verify and validate control algorithms against established requirements.
- Assist with product certification by following ARP4754A/B system development and DO-178B/C software development standards.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's or advanced degree program for electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related STEM field.
- You must remain actively enrolled through the end of the internship.
- Proficiency with Matlab and Simulink.
- A solid understanding of control systems theory.
- Familiarity with aviation or flight control systems.
- This role requires you to be a U.S. Person.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, IA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Duration: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies operates within the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The company functions as a public organization with a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees. It focuses on scientific research and complex problem solving. The entity currently operates under the name RTX.
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