Digital Design Intern: FPGA & Embedded Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Scholar program

Job summary

RTX in the US is seeking an electrical engineering intern/coop to work within the Effector Digital Products department on digital circuits for missile systems. You will collaborate on FPGA/ASIC designs and embedded processors, with emphasis on high-speed digital electronics and signal integrity.

The role involves system integration, testing, documentation, and mentorship opportunities to build defense industry expertise. Onsite in Tucson, US, with security clearance prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (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 in the US is seeking an electrical engineering intern/coop to work within the Effector Digital Products department on digital circuits for missile systems. You will collaborate on FPGA/ASIC designs and embedded processors, with emphasis on high-speed digital electronics and signal integrity.

The role involves system integration, testing, documentation, and mentorship opportunities to build defense industry expertise. Onsite in Tucson, US, with security clearance prerequisites.