About the role#
This is a full-time co-op position for the Winter and Spring 2027 terms. You will work on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role requires U.S. citizenship.
What you'll do#
- Design, analyze, simulate, and test circuit card assemblies for avionics computers, including processors, FPGAs, memory, and high-speed interfaces.
- Operate lab equipment to perform integration testing on hardware designs.
- Work on schematic capture of digital and analog mixed-signal electrical circuit designs.
What you'll need#
- You must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
- You must be actively enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
- You must have completed at least 60 credit hours by the start of the program.
- Familiarity with the development and design of electronic circuit designs or multi-assembly system design.
- Experience gained through coursework, research, or projects is acceptable.
- Preference is given to candidates with experience taking design concepts from block diagrams to complete hardware designs, including verification.
- Preference is given to candidates with experience in schematic capture tools and the PCB design process.
- Preference is given to experience with PCB electronic circuit design software for signal integrity, power integrity, and analog simulation.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa (On-site).
- Term: Winter 2027 and Spring 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
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.
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