About the role#
This position is for an intern converting to a full-time hire upon graduation. You will work on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.
What you'll do#
- Design, test, and deploy software builds into real systems.
- Troubleshoot networking and system configurations, including UDP/IP and XML.
- Use Linux and Python to manage and interact with systems.
- Provide customer support through product demonstrations and the creation of user guides.
- Integrate development products with government-provided hardware and software.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field obtained by the start date.
- Experience with analog, digital electronics, mixed signal, circuit design, or analysis.
- Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment like oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, digital multimeters, and signal generators.
- Proficiency in Python or a similar programming language.
- Competency with Microsoft Office products.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: 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.
How to get in at RTX
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