About the role#
Pratt & Whitney is hiring a Systems Engineering Intern to join our Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) team. This position is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and requires you to work on-site. You will support programs critical to aviation technology and gain hands-on experience in aerospace engineering.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the Platform Systems Engineering team.
- Assist with integration, verification, and subsystem support for the Remote Vision System (RVS) 2.0 program.
- Assist with integration, verification, and subsystem support for the Pegasus Extension (PEx) program.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Active enrollment in your degree program through the completion of the internship.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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