About the role#
This is a full-time Systems Engineering internship at Pratt & Whitney for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role requires you to be a U.S. Person.
What you'll do#
- Support requirements capture from aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).
- Decompose and allocate requirements to appropriate domains within Collins Aerospace.
- Support the creation of test procedures to verify and validate requirements.
- Support the creation and completion of certification artifacts.
- Assist with customer questions and investigate issues related to software and hardware delivered to the OEM.
- Support investigations of root causes for issues found during flight test and in-service aircraft operations.
What you'll need#
- You must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- You must be actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.
- You should have an educational background covering requirements capture and definition, integration, and verification and validation testing.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
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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