Avionics Test Engineering -Systems Engineer Intern (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA invites students and recent graduates to join our aerospace and defense team as an internship/co-op opportunity onsite. You will capture requirements, drive issue resolution across disciplines, and generate test cases to verify and validate designs.

Qualified candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and are actively enrolled until the internship ends.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Responsibilities

• Capture requirements and establish solid designs for new projects.
• Drive resolution for technical issues through problem solving and coordination across teams.
• Generate test cases and conducting verification and validation testing
• Contribute to the process and standards development with both internal and external stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jama

MATLAB

Atlassian Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-03

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.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 Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

What will you Do:

• Capture requirements and establish solid designs for new projects
• Drive resolution for technical issues through problem solving and coordination across teams.
• Generate test cases and conducting verification and validation testing
• Contribute to the process and standards development with both internal and external stakeholders

What will you Learn:

• Systems Engineering Processes
• What makes a good requirement
• Communication across discipline groups

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Systems and Software Integration activities.
• Experience with Systems Engineering following defined engineering best practices.
• Familiarity with engineering development tools like DOORS, Jama, Matlab, Atlassian Collaboration Tools, and Microsoft Office 365 suite.

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.

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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