Display Electrical Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)(Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX/Collins Aerospace is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-Op for May/June 2027 through December 2027 to work on display technologies for aerospace and defense systems. You will learn from mentors, tackle design challenges, and contribute to the development of cost-competitive, high-performance displays for both commercial and military platforms.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, documentation, and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities to lead small projects under

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering and enrolled through co-op.
• Experience in digital electronics, mixed signal, circuit design or analysis.
• Familiar with testing equipment (oscilloscopes, VNAs, DMMs, signal generators).
• Experience gained via coursework, projects or on-the-job exposure.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, analyze, integrate, qualify, and document new electrical hardware.
• Develop, test, and document changes to existing hardware designs.
• Collaborate with mechanical and systems engineers to ensure proper electrical design for applications.
• Support cross-functional teams in integration, pre-qualification and qualification activities.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Digital Electronics

Circuit Design

PCB Design

Test Equipment

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

VNAs

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Display Products team is searching for an Electrical Engineering Co-Op to join us May/June through early December 2027! We like to learn, have fun, and make a difference- all things that come easily when you work on cool products with hard-working individuals who share the same passion. Our Displays engineering team leads the industry with cost-competitive, innovative technology that sets us apart from our competition and helps our customers make the most of their investment in our products. We are responsible for designing displays for both commercial and military avionics as well as ground vehicles. We are looking for a strong, passionate problem-solver with a collaborative mindset and the desire to learn more about display technologies and engineering methods.

This person will thrive on tackling challenges, as the position requires the use of problem-solving skills in a hands-on work environment to address problems and implement appropriate design or process changes. The successful candidate will mentor with Display engineers and may lead small projects with assistance of a mentor. Typical responsibilities include utilizing problem solving and design skills to implement changes to documented electrical designs; supporting the generation and release of complex technical documentation; and supporting integration and environmental qualification testing of new products.

What You Will Do:

As a Display Electrical Engineering Summer & Fall Co-op at Collins Aerospace/RTX,

• You will design, test, analyze, integrate, qualify, and document new electrical hardware.
• You will develop, test, and document changes to existing hardware designs.
• You will work closely with other engineering disciplines (ie. mechanical and systems engineering) to ensure electrical design is appropriate for the given application.
• You will participate in cross-functional team efforts in integration, pre-qualification, and qualification for products and subsystems.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Digital Electronics, Mixed Signal, Circuit Design or Analysis, Electrical Components, Digital Signal Processing or PCB design.
• Experience using common electronic test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers (VNAs) digital multimeters (DMMs) and signal generators for circuit characterization, debugging and validation.
• "Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects."

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience using computer aided design (CAD) layout software such as Siemens Expedition or equivalent.
• Experience with electrical hardware documentation or drawing standards.
• Experience with displays technology such as image processing, LCD drivers, graphics engines, touch screens, etc.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

What We Offer:

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