About the role#
This is a full-time internship for Summer 2027 based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will join the flight control hardware team to support the design, verification, and production of aerospace products. This role requires on-site attendance.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with hardware engineers on the design and verification of flight control products.
- Assist in the creation and review of design documentation for new programs.
- Troubleshoot electronic circuit boards, modules, and sub-assemblies.
- Provide support to the factory floor to resolve production issues.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor or advanced degree program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Active student status through the end of the internship session.
- Experience with analog or high-speed digital circuits.
- Practical experience using standard test equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Ability to troubleshoot analog and digital circuitry, gained through coursework, projects, or previous work.
- Must meet U.S. Person status requirements.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid 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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