About the role#
We are seeking a Systems Engineering Co-op to join our Systems Excellence Department in St. Petersburg, Florida. You will contribute to the product development lifecycle for the Cooperative Engagement Capability product line. This role involves working closely with a team of engineers to define requirements, architecture, and design for complex subsystems.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the full product development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, design, integration, test, verification, and sell-off.
- Collaborate with systems and software engineers, engineering disciplines, program leadership, and customers to execute program milestones.
- Participate in systems development tasks such as trade study execution, requirements allocation, and traceability.
- Support the definition and design of subsystem architectures.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Active enrollment in your degree program through the completion of the co-op session.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Experience with mechanical hardware documentation or drawing standards.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance (Secret level).
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- The role operates on a rolling term basis.
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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