DoD Mission Systems Network Engineer (Secret)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Benefits include medical, dental, and

Job summary

RTX is seeking motivated STEM students for internships, co-ops and entry‑level roles in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will engage in system integration, field demonstrations, and customer events, gaining hands‑on experience across air, ground, and maritime domains.

Applicants must be pursuing a STEM degree and hold or be eligible for a DoD Secret clearance; travel up to 30% will be required; relocation eligibility offered. This role emphasizes security, collaboration, and real‑world mission systems work.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or STEM and enrolled through the internship/co-op session.
• Active and transferable U.S. DoD issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%, including to customer sites, test ranges, and field demonstration locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system network integration, configuration, and demonstration activities for Mission Systems products across air, ground, maritime, or multi‑domain applications.
• Prepare for and execute field demonstrations, platform integrations, and customer events at various security levels.
• Diagnose and resolve integration issues spanning networking configurations, hardware interfaces, embedded software, communications systems, and mission‑system components.
• Execute integration plans, demonstration objectives, configuration documentation, and post‑event technical reports suitable for military programs and security‑controlled environments.
• Adhere to security policies related to handling classified material, secure labs, and secure field operations.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or STEM

Job description

RTX is seeking motivated STEM students for internships, co-ops and entry‑level roles in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will engage in system integration, field demonstrations, and customer events, gaining hands‑on experience across air, ground, and maritime domains.

Applicants must be pursuing a STEM degree and hold or be eligible for a DoD Secret clearance; travel up to 30% will be required; relocation eligibility offered. This role emphasizes security, collaboration, and real‑world mission systems work.