Summer 2024, Intern: Electrical and Magnetic Systems

Date Posted:

2024-03-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RC1: United Tech Research Center 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT, 06108 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonic, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.  

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

The following position is to join our Research Center Team:

The Integrated Electric Systems team at RTX Research Center invites individuals with electrical systems, control systems, power electronics and electromagnetics expertise with strong hardware prototyping skills to apply for the internship position.  We are seeking an Intern to join our cohesive team of research engineers and technicians who are focused on developing innovative technologies and solving hard problems for aerospace and defense applications. The successful candidate will collaborate within multidisciplinary teams in areas such as controls, motors and drives. electric propulsion systems, Radio Frequency (RF) power systems, power distribution.

Primary Responsibilities:

The candidate will collaborate within multidisciplinary teams in areas such as electromagnetic (such as electrical machines and transformers) controls, motors, and drives. electric propulsion systems, Radio Frequency (RF) power systems, power distribution.

Required Qualifications:

The preferred candidate should have a good understanding of engineering principles and basic hands-on experience working with laboratory equipment.  The candidate must be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, collaborative team environment focused on learning, innovation and possess a variety of competencies and skills including: 

• Have basic knowledge in the electrical and electronics systems and components, power systems, control systems.
• Have basic knowledge of electromagnetic, such as electrical machine, transformers
• Have knowledge of hardware, modeling, and simulations.
• Have basic knowledge in electronics, power electronics, relevant controls, electromagnetic for electrical machines, hardware design and prototyping.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Presentation, engineering problem solving, application of analytical skills to the development of new technology.
• Motivated with ability to participate in multi-disciplinary teams and to deliver to challenging technical objectives through creative problem solving and innovative thinking.
• Good communication skills – written and presentation.

Education:

Candidate must be a student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in an STEM discipline. 

Work Authorization Required:

U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collect