2027 Spring/Summer Sys Integration Engineering Co-op - Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX's aerospace and defense unit offers an internship/co-op in Cedar Rapids, IA, focusing on software design, testing, and deployment within real-world systems. You will troubleshoot networks, gain hands-on experience with Linux and Python, and prepare demonstrations and user guides for customers.

Qualifying students are pursuing engineering/ STEM degrees with a high school diploma or equivalent. Beneficial skills include Python usage, MS Office proficiency, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and active enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree program in an Engineering/ STEM field.
• Pursuing degree through completion of internship/co-op session.

Responsibilities

• Design, test and deploy software builds into the real system.
• Troubleshoot networking and system configuration (UDP/IP, XML).
• Work with Linux and Python to manage the system.
• Provide customer support with demonstrations and user guides.

Skills

Python experience

Microsoft Office

Active listener

Team player

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Pursuing bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

What You Will Do:

• Design, test and deployment of software builds into the real system
• Troubleshooting networking and system configuration (UDP/IP, XML)
• Experience with Linux and Python to manage and interact with the system
• Provide customer support with demonstrations and user guides

What You Will Learn:

• Interaction of 4th and 5th gen aircraft interfaces to our tactical solutions
• Integration of our development products and government provided products
• Deployment of airborne and ground based equipment and software builds

Qualifications You Must Have:

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an Engineering or STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Displays experience using Python or similar programming language
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills
• Meets expectations as a reliable member of a team
• Able to multi-task and balance competing demands

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.

Benefits:

• 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.

Salary:

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.

Relocation Eligibility

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. 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 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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Company Overview

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.