Aerospace Digital Design Intern: FPGA & Systems

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking an electronics-focused intern/coop in Tucson to contribute to digital design for missile systems and related Effector products. You will work on FPGA/ASIC hardware, participate in system integration, and gain hands-on experience across testing, documentation, and collaboration with diverse engineering teams.

The program emphasizes mentorship, learning, and working on cutting-edge technology in challenging environments, with a DoD Secret clearance pathway and on-site

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical or related STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Coursework in circuit design, digital electronics, lab course work, PCB design and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Hardware Design: Assisting in the design of digital circuits for use in missile systems or other effector products, focusing on components like FPGAs, ASICs, and embedded processors.
• System Integration: Supporting the integration of digital hardware with other system components, such as software, sensors, and analog systems, to ensure seamless operation.
• Testing and Validation: Conducting laboratory testing and validation of digital designs, including signal integrity analysis, timing analysis, and debugging hardware issues.
• Collaboration: Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design requirements are met and the final product performs as intended.
• Documentation and Reporting: Preparing design documentation, test plans, and validation reports to communicate progress and ensure compliance with technical and program requirements.
• Mentorship and Skill Development: Participating in mentorship opportunities and training to enhance technical expertise and understanding of the defense industry's unique challenges.

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Job description

RTX is seeking an electronics-focused intern/coop in Tucson to contribute to digital design for missile systems and related Effector products. You will work on FPGA/ASIC hardware, participate in system integration, and gain hands-on experience across testing, documentation, and collaboration with diverse engineering teams.

The program emphasizes mentorship, learning, and working on cutting-edge technology in challenging environments, with a DoD Secret clearance pathway and on-site