About the role#
Pratt & Whitney is hiring a Systems Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
What you'll do#
- Determine requirements for avionics systems.
- Create system design documentation, including interface control and hardware interconnect definitions, as well as human machine interface documentation.
- Develop and execute verification procedures for laboratory testing.
- Ensure all work complies with certification regulations.
- Plan and track engineering tasks using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and JAMA.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program or higher in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
- Previous internship, co-op, or work experience with RTX.
- Background in aviation, such as experience as a pilot or aircraft maintainer.
- Experience with technical writing, including undergraduate research papers.
- Demonstrated project leadership or communication and coordination roles.
- Experience with personal projects involving complex systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
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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