About the role#
This is a full-time Test Engineering Internship for Summer 2027. You will work on-site in Burnsville, Minnesota, supporting the qualification and testing of air data sensors within our aerospace facilities.
What you'll do#
- Operate a wind tunnel for the qualification and testing of air data sensors.
- Assist engineers with wind tunnel upgrades to improve long-term functionality.
- Troubleshoot wind tunnels during system failures.
- Support the analysis of data collected from wind tunnel testing.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Aerospace Engineering or a related STEM field.
- You must remain actively enrolled through the end of the internship session.
- Experience working in a laboratory environment.
- Experience working as part of a team.
- This position requires you to be a U.S. Person.
Location & details#
- Location: Burnsville, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This is a 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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