About the role#
This Systems Engineering internship is a full-time, on-site position based in Huntsville, Alabama. You will join a team supporting systems integration and test activities across the product development lifecycle. This role requires an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering tasks including integration, test, modeling, simulation, and requirements analysis.
- Perform data analysis for ground and flight test activities.
- Document your findings in reports and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in peer, gate, and test readiness reviews.
- Travel occasionally between local facilities to support testing.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Proficiency in scripting with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Linux, or Unix.
- Experience troubleshooting technical software or hardware issues.
- An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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