Systems Engineer Co-Op – Algorithms (Spring/Summer 2027)

Pratt & Whitney•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Remote

About The Position

This is an early-career engineering co-op position for a student with educational and/or professional experience in model-based development and/or simulation. The role involves running and testing algorithmic models using Simulink and MATLAB, documenting equations and derivations, generating MATLAB plots, and conducting data and statistical analysis. It also includes lab-based contributions on target products. The candidate will work independently under limited supervision or collaboratively with a team, and communicate with people inside and outside their job function. The role may eventually include providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees in the job area. The position supports the JPALS program by testing algorithms and models, developing tools for testing, working on multiple tasks in a software development environment, analyzing system issues, and improving code quality through code reviews and sound software practices. The position is designated remote and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; an active and existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day one.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in a STEM major and remain actively enrolled through completion of the internship/co-op session.
Proficiency in MATLAB, including code optimization and numerical stability.
Exposure to the systems engineering discipline.
Experience reading and developing algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions and derivations, matrix manipulations, outlier analysis, and system-level analysis.
Demonstrable computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Active and existing DoD Secret clearance required after day one.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing complex statistical analysis and/or mathematical modeling.
Experience performing model-driven design using Simulink.
Experience performing data analysis and problem solving, such as anomaly investigation.

Responsibilities

Test algorithms and models for the JPALS program.
Develop tools needed to perform sufficient testing.
Work on multiple tasks in a software development environment.
Conduct analysis for system troubleshooting.
Improve code quality through code reviews and good software practices.
Run and test algorithmic models using Simulink and MATLAB.
Document equations and derivations and generate plots in MATLAB.
Contribute to lab-based work on target products.
Work independently under limited supervision or with a team to achieve operational targets.
Communicate and collaborate with parties within and outside the job function.
Potentially provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees in the job area.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs