2027 Spring-Summer Co-op Systems Engineering (Onsite)

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Systems Engineering Co-op in Cedar Rapids, IA to work across engineering disciplines as a complete product progresses from requirements through validation. You will collaborate with engineers to translate technical challenges into executable plans and align multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a STEM degree with strong problem-solving skills and exposure to Python, C/C++, and MATLAB.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in a STEM field and enrolled for internship/co-op.
• Foundational engineering problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine system and product requirements with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Define verification methods, test cases, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Integrate hardware and software; perform hands-on testing in an avionics lab.
• Investigate cross-domain problems across systems, hardware, software, firmware and test boundaries.
• Participate in technical reviews and help evaluate design tradeoffs.

Skills

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Engineering languages

Education

Bachelors or higher in STEM

Active enrollment in internship/co-op

Tools

LabVIEW

Embedded hardware

Test equipment

Verification tools

Job description

Date Posted:2026-09-27Country:United States of America

Location:US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

Position Role Type:Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not RequiredAre 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:

As a Systems Engineering Co-op, you will have the opportunity to work across engineering disciplines and see how a complex avionics product progresses from requirements and architecture through design, integration, verification, and qualification. Just as importantly, you will learn how engineering teams turn technical challenges into executable plans, and how systems engineers help keep multidisciplinary teams aligned.

• Develop and refine system and product requirements with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Help define verification methods, test cases, test procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Integrate hardware and software and perform hands-on testing in an avionics laboratory.
• Investigate problems that cross systems, hardware, software, firmware, and test boundaries.
• Participate in technical reviews and help teams evaluate design alternatives and engineering tradeoffs.

What You Will Learn:

• A co‑op in Computing Products provides exposure to much more than one engineering specialty. Depending on your assignment, you can develop experience in:
• Systems Engineering
• Requirements development and decomposition
• System architecture and interfaces
• Verification and validation

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Foundational engineering problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Systems engineering or requirements development
• Embedded hardware or software
• Electronics, digital logic, or microcontrollers
• Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or other engineering programming languages
• Automated testing or 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.
• Relocation Eligibility

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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-barg