About the role#
This is a full-time, on-site internship based in Melbourne, Florida. You will join an integrated product team to support the development of weather radar systems. This role requires U.S. citizenship to access necessary systems.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the design, integration, verification, and validation of avionics CNS products.
- Participate in the full product development life-cycle.
- Gain practical experience with systems architecture, requirements management, test planning, and data analysis.
- Document engineering work to meet 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.
- Experience with scripting languages like Python or Perl.
- Understanding of systems engineering principles.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- A genuine interest in the aerospace industry.
Location & details#
- Location: Melbourne, Florida.
- 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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