Electrical Engineer Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Hardware FYI; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA is offering an internship, co-op, or full-time early-career role in hardware engineering. You will learn from experienced engineers and contribute to hardware development across design, production, and service stages.

This position emphasizes circuit board design, microprocessor/FPGA architectures, DO-160/DO-254 compliance, and hands-on testing in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM major and enrolled through the internship/co-op session.
• Experience in a lab environment performing hands on troubleshooting with engineering test equipment.
• Experience with schematic capture of digital/analog mixed-signal circuit designs.
• Experience with computer hardware architecture, components, and design characteristics.

Responsibilities

• You will support products at all phases of the product lifecycle (design & development, transition to production, factory support, service support).
• You will support circuit board designs involving complex microprocessor and FPGA architectures including schematic capture, part selection, simulation, and troubleshooting activities.
• You will obsolescence resolution activities.
• You will implement/support designs that are optimized for a balance of cost, manufacturability and testability.
• You will implement/support designs that are in strict compliance with DO-160 and DO-254 standards.

Skills

Lab troubleshooting

Test equipment

Schematic capture

Mixed-signal design

Hardware architecture

Education

Electrical/Computer Eng

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

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 You Will Do:

• You will support products at all phases of the product lifecycle (design & development, transition to production, factory support, service support).

• You will support circuit board designs involving complex microprocessor and FPGA architectures including schematic capture, part selection, simulation, and troubleshooting activities.

• You will obsolescence resolution activities.

• You will implement/support designs that are optimized for a balance of cost, manufacturability and testability.

• You will implement/support designs that are in strict compliance with DO-160 and DO-254 standards.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn from experienced engineers and have access to Collins Aerospace Communities of Practice and network of Fellows/Subject Matter Experts.

• You will gain experience in all aspects of the hardware development lifecycle.

• You will gain experience with complex hardware designs and avionics systems.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

• Experience in a lab environment performing hands on troubleshooting with engineering test equipment.

• Experience with schematic capture of digital/analog mixed-signal circuit designs.

• Experience with computer hardware architecture, components, and design characteristics.

*Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions,behaviors,and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:Safety,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.