About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for students pursuing degrees in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering. You will work on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
What you'll do#
- Capture requirements and establish designs for new projects.
- Resolve technical issues by coordinating across various teams.
- Generate test cases and conduct verification and validation testing.
- Contribute to the development of processes and standards with internal and external stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in a relevant engineering field through the end of the internship.
- Experience with systems and software integration activities.
- Experience with systems engineering following defined best practices.
- Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, Jama, Matlab, Atlassian Collaboration Tools, and Microsoft Office 365.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Salary Range: 37,000 USD to 82,000 USD.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
How to get in at RTX
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