Flight Controls Hardware Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an undergraduate intern to work with experienced hardware engineers on flight control product design, verification and support.

You will learn analog and high-speed digital circuits, use oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and contribute to troubleshooting and documentation while supporting production and new program efforts.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with analog and/or high-speed digital circuits.
• Experience with standard test equipment including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, together with experience in troubleshooting analog and digital circuitry.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with exceptional, highly experienced hardware engineers in the design, verification and support of flight control products.
• Participate in the creation and review of new product design and associated documentation for new programs.
• Perform troubleshooting of electronic circuit boards, sub-assemblies and modules.
• Provide factory support in troubleshooting production problems.

Skills

Analog circuits

High-speed digital circuits

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM major

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do

• Work with exceptional, highly experienced hardware engineers in the design, verification and support of flight control products.
• Participate in the creation and review of new product design and associated documentation for new programs.
• Perform troubleshooting of electronic circuit boards, sub-assemblies and modules.
• Provide factory support in troubleshooting production problems.

What You Will Learn

• You will learn working knowledge of analog and/or high-speed digital circuits.
• Proficiency with standard test equipment including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, together with experience in troubleshooting analog and digital circuitry.
• You will be a self-starter that can work in a highly cross functional environment.
• You will provide a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with analog and/or high-speed digital circuits.
• Experience with standard test equipment including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, together with experience in troubleshooting analog and digital circuitry.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

• 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.
• 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 collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, hypersonics, 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, Virginia.