About the role#
Pratt & Whitney is hiring a Systems Engineer intern to work on the KC-135 platform. This is a full-time, paid, rolling internship based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will work on-site to support engineering processes and testing for this specific aircraft program.
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 informal and formal test events.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features for the KC-135.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.
- Active enrollment status through the completion of the internship.
- Prior experience with KC-135 platform systems.
- Ability to work on-site in Cedar Rapids for test events and environment updates.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
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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