About the role#
As a Systems Engineering Intern, you will work with a multi-disciplined team on the Ice, Rain, and Stall product families. You will support the design, testing, and documentation of systems that contribute to aerospace technology. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Burnsville, Minnesota.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for product families.
- Capture requirements and contribute to the design of new projects.
- Support the creation of technical documentation and requirements management.
- Assist in verification and validation testing processes.
- Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to complete project tasks.
- Learn and apply systems engineering processes and methodologies.
- Participate in developing standards and processes with internal and external stakeholders.
- Engage in problem-solving to address technical challenges.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related STEM major.
- Actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.
- Minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to contribute to technical documentation and requirements management tasks.
- Coursework or project experience related to systems engineering or a similar field.
- Familiarity with MATLAB and Simulink for modeling and simulation is preferred.
- Experience with requirements management tools like DOORS, Jama, or Polarion is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Burnsville, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
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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