About the role#
This is a full-time Electrical Engineering internship for Summer 2027. You will join the Product Enabling Technologies team at RTX to work on high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs. This role focuses on signal processing and information assurance products for mission-critical systems. U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
What you'll do#
- Support requirements capture and FPGA digital architecture.
- Implement FPGA digital designs.
- Assist with verification and system integration of FPGA implementations.
- Troubleshoot electrical device problems to ensure efficient resolution.
- Collaborate with experienced Electrical Design Engineers on PCB and system-level design, including analog and digital functions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and actively enrolled through the internship.
- Experience with FPGA design tools such as Libero, QuestaSim, or HDL Designer.
- Ability to debug hardware and conduct root-cause investigations using schematics, vendor debug tools, and digital lab equipment.
- Experience gained through coursework, research, projects, or work history.
- Preferred: Knowledge of digital circuit architecture, resource tradeoffs, signal processing, or information assurance.
- Preferred: Familiarity with Matlab, Simulink, Python, and revision-control tools like Git or Subversion.
Location & details#
- Location: Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship with a salary range of 37,000 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.
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