About the role#
This internship is a full-time position for Summer 2027. You will work on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to support the development and certification of flight control systems.
What you'll do#
- Write control algorithms and signal processing code for flight control systems, including flight guidance and autothrottle.
- Define and review functional and interface requirements for these systems.
- Build models and simulation tools to test closed loop system performance.
- Verify and validate control algorithms against established requirements.
- Assist with product certification by following ARP4754A/B system development and DO-178B/C software development standards.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's or advanced degree program for electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related STEM field.
- You must remain actively enrolled through the end of the internship.
- Proficiency with Matlab and Simulink.
- A solid understanding of control systems theory.
- Familiarity with aviation or flight control systems.
- This role requires you to be a U.S. Person.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, IA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Duration: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: This is a 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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