About the role#
This is a full-time, paid Electrical (Firmware) Engineering internship for Summer 2027. You will work on-site in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required for this position to access project information.
What you'll do#
- Support requirements capture and digital architecture for ASIC and FPGA projects.
- Implement digital designs using RTL.
- Assist with verification and system integration of your implementations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or advanced degree program in Electrical or Computer Engineering, continuing through the end of the internship.
- Experience with RTL coding and simulation using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
- Experience with hardware debugging and root cause investigations, including the use of schematics, vendor debug tools, and lab equipment.
- Familiarity with ASIC or FPGA design tools like Modelsim, Quartus, or Vivado is preferred.
- Knowledge of digital circuit architecture, signal processing, or information assurance is a plus.
- Familiarity with Matlab, Simulink, and revision control tools like Git or Subversion is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: 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.
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