Power Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) - Onsite
About The Position
RTX is offering an internship opportunity for students pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering to work within the Power Electronics & Controls (PE&C) team. This team is responsible for the design, test, and production of complex power systems, analog design, linear control systems, and motor control systems. Interns will have the chance to work on challenging problems, advance their skills, and contribute to creating a safer, more connected world. The role involves participating in a multi-disciplined team, applying engineering tools and processes, and communicating effectively. The Power Electronics and Controls section specifically focuses on power design, including various types of converters, gimbal controls, solenoid controls, initiator circuits, sensing and monitoring circuits, flight termination, and telemetry support.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major.
- Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Nice To Haves
- Lab experience specific to power electronics and/or controls electronics
- Demonstrated use of software tools for electrical circuit simulation and/or printed circuit board layout
- Understanding of fundamental power conversion concepts, components, and techniques
- Basic understanding of commonly used power converter and/or motor drive control schemes
- Familiarity with circuit simulators such as SIMPLIS, Saber and/or analysis tool Mathcad.
Responsibilities
- Design, analyze (including thermal considerations), simulate, and test power conversion circuitry potentially utilizing any standard non-isolated power conversion topologies (buck, boost, buck-boost) including modules and discrete designs
- Guide Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) personnel through PWB layout of power circuitry and technical drawing creation
- Perform design work within the bounds of a given schedule
- Present reviews of technical data to program leadership and technical staff
Benefits
- Relocation Eligibility
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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Career Level
Intern
