Systems Engineering Co-op

RTX

Saint Petersburg (FL)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 82,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits
401(k) match
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a motivated Systems Engineering co-op in St. Petersburg, FL to participate in the full product development lifecycle from requirements to verification.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, gain hands-on MBSE experience, and contribute to system-level design and testing efforts. Candidates must be pursuing a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree with at least 60 credits completed at the start.

Qualifications

  • Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 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.
  • Experience with mechanical hardware documentation or drawing standards.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to all phases of the product development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture and design, integration and test, and verification.
  • Collaborate with systems and software engineers and with program leadership and customers to solve problems.
  • Gain exposure to MBSE, algorithm development, system-level designs, and cross-functional projects.

Skills

C/C++
Python
Linux
DevSecOps
TDD/BDD

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
60 credit hours completed by start of internship/co-op

Tools

C/C++
Python
Linux

Job description

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.

What You Will Do

We are seeking a motivated and innovative Systems Engineering co-op to join our Systems Excellence Department at our St. Petersburg, FL location. As a co-op, you will be instrumental in contributing to all phases of the product development lifecycle, including systems and software requirements, system architecture and design, software integration and test, simulation and test, integration and test, verification, and sell-off. Systems engineering is all about collaboration. Collaboration with other systems and software engineers on your team, collaboration with other engineering disciplines throughout design and development, and collaboration with program leadership and customers. We are looking for talented individuals that love to solve problems and have a desire to grow and gain exposure to new skills. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

CEC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHHrQSFWh1I

What You Will Learn

You will gain technical experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to established engineers within the Systems Excellence Department that will help advance your career. You will obtain invaluable experience working with our CEC subject matter experts in addition to supporting our customer base, and cross-functional integrated product team. You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in algorithm development, system level designs, and system level models using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field. We are growing, so can you!

Qualifications You Must Have

Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 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. Experience with mechanical hardware documentation or drawing standards.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience in the operation, test, and troubleshooting of Naval systems. Development of integration, verification, and validation planning documentation of integration and test plans, procedures, reports, status reports, and other related documentation. Experience with Agile development, including project estimating, reporting, and backlog management. Experience in programming C/C++, Python, or other programming languages. Knowledgeable in Linux. Experience with DevSecOps/TDD/BDD; Security+. Experience with automated test scripting and automated data analysis.

What We Offer

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

  • The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.
  • 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.

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.

Relocation Eligibility

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.

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