About the role#
This is a full-time Digital Hardware Design Engineer Co-op position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role spans the Summer and Fall 2027 terms and requires on-site attendance. U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
What you'll do#
- Design, analyze, simulate, and test circuit card assemblies for avionics computers, including processors, FPGAs, memory, and high-speed interfaces.
- Capture schematics for digital and analog mixed-signal electrical circuit designs.
- Operate lab equipment to perform integration testing on hardware designs.
- Collaborate with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Environmental Effects, and Manufacturing teams to meet product requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or advanced degree program in Electrical Engineering, with at least 60 credit hours completed by the start of the term.
- Active enrollment status through the end of the co-op session.
- Familiarity with the development and design of electronic circuit designs or multi-assembly system design.
- Ability to collaborate with team members and manage assigned tasks independently.
- Experience with schematic-capture design tools and the PCB design process.
- Familiarity with developing hardware designs from block diagrams or requirements, including verification through testing.
- Experience using PCB electronic circuit design software for signal integrity, power integrity, and analog simulation.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: Paid position
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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