Job Description 

What’s the next big thing in aerospace? Have you thought about hybrid/electric propulsion and systems for next generation aircraft?  Well, that’s exactly what we are doing here at Collins Aerospace. 

Collins Aerospace Applied Research and Technology currently has a student internship opportunity in the Electrical Systems team for 6 months with an immediate start. In this role, you will help fulfil this mission by providing impactful results on upcoming technology, and you will do so in a collaborative environment. The team are an international group with great talent who are passionate and knowledgeable about power electronics.                                      

And no, you don’t need to come from aerospace to work in our Electrical Systems team. We can work with your power electronics skills and give you an applied background in aerospace systems and propulsion architectures. 

Green, more sustainable aviation starts right here.  You will join a worldwide community of researchers influencing and developing industry-changing technology. And you will do that through a mixture of theoretical analysis, simulations and proof-of-concept demonstrations in our lab facilities.                                   

About Collins Aerospace 

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global spanet. 

Collins Aerospace Applied Research and Technology’s mission is to accelerate transformative aerospace technologies for a safer, more connected and sustainable world. We seek candidates with proven research credentials in the power electronics domain to join the Electrical Systems discipline for Collins Aerospace Applied Research and Technology in Cork, Ireland. 

Key Job Responsibilities 

This internship program will focus on the analysis, trade-off, simulation, control and design of power electronics systems for aircraft hybrid/electric propulsion. Specific challenges about this application, such as reliability, power density and power quality will also be tackled. 

Qualifications and required experience/skills 

• PhD or MSc student with a strong academic record in Power Electronics with emphasis on hardware analysis and with excellent mathematical, analytical and problem-solving ability is required. 

• Preferred software skills: Matlab/Simulink, PSIM, SPICE software and language (PSpice, LTpsice), Altium, Ansys, programming of microcontrollers and DSPs, VHDL description. 

• Preferred hardware skills: soldering, reworking, PCB layout, hardware implementation and testing. 

• The ideal candidate is a self-starter who works well in an international teaming environment, is well-organized and has good interpersonal and communication skills.