Co-op: Secure Systems Engineer (DoD Secret)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401(k) Match

FSAs

Flexible Schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Annual Incentives

Long-term Incentives

Job summary

RTX, a major aerospace and defense company, invites interns/co-ops to engage in Mission Systems projects in Cedar Rapids. You will gain leadership exposure, work with radio communication specialists, and contribute to verification activities across concepts, design and testing phases.

A security clearance readiness pathway is noted as part of the process. Ideal candidates are pursuing a STEM degree, familiar with Agile, and capable of using MATLAB, C++, and Python in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• This internship/co-op requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree in STEM and active enrollment through completion.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies including Scrum Master and Product Owner roles.
• Experience with integration, verification and validation phases of a product.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis, architecture, and design at all system levels to translate requirements into hardware and software specs.
• Conducts functional analysis, trade studies, and interface definitions to allocate requirements.
• Develops verification criteria and plans for sub-systems and components.
• Researches investments or changes to improve the quality of the organization’s systems.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

RTX, a major aerospace and defense company, invites interns/co-ops to engage in Mission Systems projects in Cedar Rapids. You will gain leadership exposure, work with radio communication specialists, and contribute to verification activities across concepts, design and testing phases.

A security clearance readiness pathway is noted as part of the process. Ideal candidates are pursuing a STEM degree, familiar with Agile, and capable of using MATLAB, C++, and Python in a collaborative environment.