Aerospace Systems Engineer Intern: Avionics & Verification

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Systems Engineer Intern supporting Mission Sensors, Weapons, and IFF avionics systems. You will develop requirements, tests, verification, and contribute to software and systems integration within an Agile team.

The role emphasizes translating requirements into robust software solutions, learning across aerospace lifecycle, and collaboration with cross-functional engineers.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Engineering or STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with scripting using Python (or similar)

Responsibilities

• Design and define software requirements using DOORs.
• Develop automated and semi-automated test scripts using Python to validate software functionality and system performance.
• Verify software builds in integrated lab environments and support formal verification events for major program deliveries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine system requirements and design solutions that meet customer needs.
• Present technical progress and status updates to Agile team members and engineering leadership.

Skills

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Engineering or STEM

Tools

DOORs

Job description

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Systems Engineer Intern supporting Mission Sensors, Weapons, and IFF avionics systems. You will develop requirements, tests, verification, and contribute to software and systems integration within an Agile team.

The role emphasizes translating requirements into robust software solutions, learning across aerospace lifecycle, and collaboration with cross-functional engineers.