About the role#
This Systems Engineering internship with the Mission Systems Secure Systems Department focuses on designing and developing communication solutions for military use. You will work within multi-discipline engineering teams to create total system solutions that meet both domestic and international customer needs. The role offers exposure to the entire communication design process, including system-level trades, requirements development, and performance assessment.
What you'll do#
- Perform analysis, architecture, and design for total system products, covering the full lifecycle from concept and fabrication to maintenance and disposal.
- Conduct functional analysis, trade studies, and interface definition to translate customer needs into hardware and software specifications.
- Analyze customer specifications to decompose them into subsystem and piece-part requirements, while developing verification plans.
- Research and evaluate potential changes in technology, equipment, or systems to improve product quality and services.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Active enrollment in your degree program through the completion of the internship.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active and existing security clearance is required after day one, with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- The work modality is on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- The position operates on a rolling term.
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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