About the role#
The Parts, Libraries, and Obsolescence Department is seeking an Electrical Components Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will support the circuit card design process, helping to select and specify electrical components that ensure product reliability. This role involves working across the full circuit card lifecycle, from initial development through to production.
What you'll do#
- Provide engineering support for circuit card designs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to create high-quality, producible designs.
- Develop component risk and verification data packages to support part selection.
- Identify parts for the preferred parts list and encourage the use of standardized components.
- Recommend solutions to address and mitigate obsolescence issues.
- Find ways to meet specific customer component requirements.
- Present your findings and work through program design reviews.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program for Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field, maintained through the end of the internship.
- Experience in at least one of these areas: circuit design, circuit analysis, digital electronics, analog circuits, power design, RF design, or printed circuit board design.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Tucson, Arizona.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
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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