About the role#
This is a full-time internship for Summer 2027 based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will work on-site as part of the flight controls engineering team. This role requires you to be a U.S. Person.
What you'll do#
- Develop control algorithms and signal processing for flight control systems, including flight guidance, autothrottle, and attitude control.
- Define and review functional and interface requirements for flight control systems.
- Create models and simulation tools for closed loop systems to assess performance.
- Verify and validate control algorithms and system requirements.
- Support product certification by performing system development compliant with ARP4754A/B and software development compliant with DO-178B/C standards.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or advanced degree program in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- Active student status through the end of the internship session.
- Practical experience with Matlab/Simulink is preferred.
- Knowledge of control systems theory is preferred.
- General familiarity with aviation or flight control systems is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
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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