About the role#
This Systems Engineering Intern position is based in the Electric Power Systems, Systems Integration department at our Rockford, Illinois facility. You will work alongside cross-functional engineering teams to support the system lifecycle. This role requires U.S. citizenship to access information under the program contract.
What you'll do#
- Apply fundamental knowledge to immediate systems engineering tasks.
- Engage in practices covering the system lifecycle, including requirements engineering, analysis, design, and testing.
- Prepare and publish project documents for the specification, design, testing, and deployment of software.
- Participate in project discussions, walk-throughs, reviews, and inspections.
- Assist engineers with project administration and technical analysis tasks.
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 session.
- Active enrollment through the end of the internship.
- Relevant experience gained through coursework, research, projects, or on-the-job training.
- Preferred skills include scripting in TCL, Python, or Java, as well as knowledge of MatLab, Simulink, C/C++, or VB.
Location & details#
- Location: Rockford, Illinois, USA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
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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