Power Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) - Onsite

RTX (Raytheon); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a candidate to join the Power Electronics & Controls team in Huntsville, AL, onsite. The role supports the Effector Guidance Electronics department, focusing on design, analysis, and testing of power conversion circuitry for DoD-related systems, with the need to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

The successful student or grad will contribute to multi-disciplinary engineering efforts, work with ECAD layouts, and participate in reviews with leadership, while pursuing a BS or

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
• Must have at least 30 credit hours by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Lab experience in power electronics or controls is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze (including thermal considerations), simulate, and test power conversion circuitry.
• Guide ECAD personnel through PCB layout and technical drawing creation.
• Perform design work within the given schedule.
• Present reviews of technical data to program leadership and staff.

Skills

Power electronics

Control systems

Circuit simulation

ECAD software

Mathematical analysis

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SIMPLIS

Saber

Mathcad

Job description

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

The Effector Guidance Electronics (EGE) department is responsible for all aspects of these subsystems design, test and production. Join our Power Electronics & Controls (PE&C) team with the skills and passion to engineer complex power systems, analog design, linear control systems and/or motor control systems. A successful candidate is one who can participate in a multi-disciplined team, properly apply engineering tools & processes and effectively communicate with others.

The Power Electronics and Controls section is responsible for power design to include power conversion, DC/DC converters, AC/DC converters, gimbal controls, solenoid controls, HV converters, small signal analog circuits, initiator circuits, sensing and monitoring circuits, flight termination, and support for telemetry systems.

What You Will Do:

• Design, analyze (including thermal considerations), simulate, and test power conversion circuitry potentially utilizing any standard non-isolated power conversion topologies (buck, boost, buck-boost) including modules and discrete designs
• Guide Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) personnel through PWB layout of power circuitry and technical drawing creation
• Perform design work within the bounds of a given schedule
• Present reviews of technical data to program leadership and technical staff

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major.
• Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Lab experience specific to power electronics and/or controls electronics
• Demonstrated use of software tools for electrical circuit simulation and/or printed circuit board layout
• Understanding of fundamental power conversion concepts, components, and techniques
• Basic understanding of commonly used power converter and/or motor drive control schemes
• Familiarity with circuit simulators such as SIMPLIS, Saber and/or analysis tool Mathcad.

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.

Relocation Eligibility

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 collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety o

Location

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH

Position Role Type

Onsite

Compensation

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.