About the role#
This is a Platform System Engineering Co-op position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role is a full-time, paid, on-site opportunity. U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
What you'll do#
- Determine full system requirements for avionics.
- Create system design documentation, including interface control definitions, hardware interconnect definitions, and human machine interface documentation.
- Develop and execute verification procedures for laboratory testing.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable certification regulations.
- Plan and track engineering work using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and JAMA.
- Collaborate with large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Ability to remain enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
- Previous aviation experience, such as time as a pilot or aircraft maintainer.
- Experience with personal projects involving complex systems.
- Proficiency in technical writing, such as undergraduate research papers.
- Experience in project leadership or communication and coordination roles.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Salary Range: 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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