Aerospace Systems Engineering Co-op (Onsite)

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 is seeking motivated engineering students for internships, co-ops, or early‑career roles in aerospace avionics. You will help build system configuration tables and certify software for flight‑critical systems.

Join a multidisciplinary team and gain hands‑on experience with DO‑178B software processes, FAA audits, and avionics networking protocols while contributing to real‑world aerospace programs. Relocation eligibility is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Systems or Aerospace Engineering, or STEM major and actively enrolled through the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Experience working teams of engineers in multiple disciplines (system, electrical, software).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session.

Responsibilities

• Build system configuration tables, identifying inputs and tools from system requirements to enable end‑to‑end communication and application runtime environments.
• Configure and build system field‑loadable software for civil‑certified military aircraft and help our team build on existing tools and practices.
• Assist our engineers in producing and reviewing engineering documents for FAA audits.

Skills

Python scripting

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Education

STEM degree

Job description

RTX in Cedar Rapids is seeking motivated engineering students for internships, co-ops, or early‑career roles in aerospace avionics. You will help build system configuration tables and certify software for flight‑critical systems.

Join a multidisciplinary team and gain hands‑on experience with DO‑178B software processes, FAA audits, and avionics networking protocols while contributing to real‑world aerospace programs. Relocation eligibility is available for qualified candidates.