About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will work on-site to support the KC-135 platform. This role requires U.S. citizenship to access program information. You must be able to work on-site for test events and environment updates.
What you'll do#
- Learn and apply KC-135 systems engineering processes.
- Capture, define, allocate, verify, and validate system requirements.
- Support system tests in a lab environment during both formal and informal events.
- Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features for the KC-135.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant STEM discipline.
- Active enrollment status through the end of your internship or co-op session.
- Previous experience with KC-135 platform systems.
- Ability to work on-site in Cedar Rapids.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Citizenship requirement: U.S. citizenship is required.
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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