About the role#
As an Intern Systems Engineer, you will work within the Strategic Defense Solutions team to support tactical communication solutions for national defense. You will collaborate with a mentor to learn engineering processes and contribute to the development of systems that support critical mission needs. This role provides an opportunity to gain experience in a cross-functional environment while working on complex communication platforms.
What you'll do#
- Participate in a cross-functional agile team.
- Coordinate with a mentor to apply established engineering processes.
- Create, decompose, and trace requirements for communications systems on air and ground military platforms.
- Use model-based systems engineering applications to build logical and physical design diagrams.
- Perform integration and testing for communications solutions.
What you'll need#
- Active pursuit of a degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering).
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
- Experience with systems engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML), or Agile environments is preferred.
- Familiarity with RTX systems and tools is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Schriever AFB, Colorado.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: 37,000 USD to 82,000 USD.
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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