About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Jupiter, Florida. You will join the Pratt & Whitney Controls & Diagnostic Systems team to support the development and certification of gas turbine engine control and diagnostic systems for military and commercial use. This position is on-site.
What you'll do#
- Develop software requirements and designs using the Agile Framework.
- Break down system-level and customer interface requirements into actionable software designs.
- Document the rationale and traceability for all derived requirements.
- Run analytical studies to verify requirements and designs.
- Conduct iterative prototype testing.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Active enrollment status throughout the internship.
- At least 60 credit hours completed by the start of the internship.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this program.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience with Matlab and Simulink.
- Background in multidisciplinary team environments focused on embedded systems.
- Experience working on military programs.
Location & details#
- Location: Jupiter, Florida.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
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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