About the role#
We are seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to join our Systems Excellence Department in St. Petersburg, Florida. This role involves contributing to the product development lifecycle for the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) product line within our Advanced Networking Solutions group. You will work alongside a team of professionals to design and verify complex subsystems.
What you'll do#
- Define requirements, design, and architecture for CEC product line subsystems.
- Participate in the systems development lifecycle, including trade study execution and system design.
- Manage requirements definition, allocation, and traceability.
- Perform systems integration, verification testing, and qualification.
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines to execute program milestones.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Actively enrolled through the completion of the internship or co-op session.
- Minimum of 60 credit hours completed by the start of the internship.
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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