Electrical Engineering Hardware Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)
About The Position
As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace/RTX, you will assist with the design, analysis, simulation, and testing of circuit-level and board-level hardware used in aerospace systems. You will support schematic capture for digital, analog, RF, or mixed-signal circuit designs, and operate laboratory equipment under guidance to perform basic hardware testing and troubleshooting. You will help prepare documentation for design reviews, test procedures, and configuration control; participate in design discussions, technical reviews, and team meetings; and collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and support integration efforts. The role is onsite in Fort Wayne, Indiana. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field and remain actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Foundational knowledge of electronic circuits through coursework or academic projects.
- Interest in hardware development and hands-on laboratory work.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with schematic capture or circuit simulation tools used in academic labs, such as OrCAD, KiCad, LTspice, or MATLAB.
- Exposure to PCB design concepts or multidisciplinary engineering projects.
- Ability to work collaboratively in team environments and ask questions when guidance is needed.
- Enthusiasm for learning new tools, technologies, and engineering processes.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, analysis, simulation, and testing of circuit-level and board-level hardware used in aerospace systems.
- Support schematic capture tasks for digital, analog, RF, or mixed-signal circuit designs.
- Operate laboratory equipment under guidance to perform basic hardware testing and troubleshooting.
- Help prepare documentation for design reviews, test procedures, and configuration control.
- Participate in design discussions, technical reviews, and team meetings to learn engineering workflows and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and support integration efforts.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and applicable agreements
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Career Level
Intern
