About the role#
As a Systems Engineering Intern, you will join an integrated product team to support the development of avionics CNS products. This role offers exposure to the full product development life-cycle and provides hands-on experience in a professional engineering environment.
What you'll do#
- Participate in an integrated product team to design, integrate, verify, and validate avionics products.
- Engage in the full product development life-cycle, including systems architecture, test planning, and data analysis.
- Manage engineering requirements and assist in the documentation of work to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program for Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Understanding of systems engineering principles and requirements management.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Perl.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- A genuine interest in the aerospace industry.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Melbourne, Florida.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
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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