Date Posted:
2026-08-25Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredThis requisition is for an RTX intern returning for an internship in 2027.
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.
As a software engineering co-op, you will create high quality products to meet safety and airworthiness standards that make flight possible.
The Collins Aerospace Avionics Platform Software Department (AvPSW) is looking for talented student engineers. This exciting opportunity will allow you to gain experience and skills related to software development, test, implementation and integration activities. You will work in the AvPSW department assisting in the design and development of platform software (operating systems, device drivers, board support packages, supporting tools) to support common computing platforms that are in processing and display applications in aircraft all over the world.
Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session that will run from June-December 2027 (this includes the Fall semester; it is expected that students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).
What You Will Do:
Assists in conducting engineering processes and standard work, including verification and qualification procedures.
Creates, compiles and consolidates testing on diagnostic systems containing logical and mathematical solutions.
Assists in conducting disciplinary research on one or more stages of the equipment design phase to develop design options and recommendations.
Learns hardware and software standards and ensures work product adheres to these standards and business objectives of the organization are met.
What You Will Learn:
You will learn technologies we count on to maintain world leadership in avionics.
You will see how our software and hardware come together to form the product.
You will learn phases of the software product life cycle and utilize the software engineering processes we use to produce high quality products.
You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry
Qualifications You Must Have:
Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) 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.
Qualifications We Prefer
Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience
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.
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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
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.
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 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. 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.
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