Embedded Controls Hardware Co-Op; Summer​/Fall

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

Collins Aerospace is currently seeking an embedded controls engineer co‑op student in our Electric Power Embedded Controls department. This position is based onsite in Rockford, IL. Teams are comprised of cross‑functional engineers.

• Able to apply fundamental knowledge to immediate embedded controls engineering tasks identified by a hardware lead engineer that is identified to work with our co‑op.
• Expected to engage in controls engineering practices as assigned by the lead engineer that cover the hardware lifecycle. This may include requirements engineering, analysis, design, implementation, testing, project management etc.
• Capably prepare and publish the necessary project documents involved in the specification, design, testing, and deployment of hardware. Co‑ops effectively participate in customary project discussions, walk‑throughs, reviews and inspections.
• Provide a flexible and intelligent aide to our engineers who are tasked with handling project administration and technical analysis tasks that can be done by a junior engineer freeing them up for other higher priority tasks. It gives us an opportunity to size up upcoming graduates for potential hire as well as convince the interns/co‑ops of the value of a job here in Rockford.

• Depending on your project assignment you could gain knowledge in:
• Hardware requirements capture and requirements management
• Hardware level test procedure development
• Hardware level development test and change management
• Hardware level qualification verification effort

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience with electronics and electrical components.
• Experience working in a lab and use of electronic test equipment.
• Experience with Excel and circuit simulation software.

Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

• 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. This position is classified as:

Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

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