Electrical Engineering Internship (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will assist senior engineers with digital and analog circuitry design, testing, and documentation across all hardware development phases.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, analysis, and collaboration in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Qualifications include pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and at least 60 credit hours by start.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship.
• Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.

Responsibilities

• You will assist Senior Electrical Engineers in the design, development, support and documentation of digital and analog circuitry.
• You will engage in all phases of electrical hardware design including requirements capture, design, layout, test/verification, integration, and factory support.
• You will perform analog and digital electronics design and testing, and analyze electronic circuitry for components.

Skills

Digital circuit design

Computer hardware components

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193

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.

What YouWillDo:

As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace, you will assist Senior Electrical Engineers in the design, development, support and documentation associated with both digital and analog circuitry. You will lean into the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills of all phases of electrical hardware design, including requirements capture, design, layout, test/verification, integration, factory transition, and factory support. You will do analog and digital electronics design and testing. You will work on component analysis and troubleshooting of electronic circuitry.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be provided with access to Collin’s Aerospace communities of practice for learning and networking opportunities

• You will be exposed to cutting-edge technology and have the ability to significantly contribute to the creation of our newest products.

• Electrical Engineers at Collins Aerospace perform activities that span all phases of the hardware development lifecycle, including requirements capture, design, integration, verification, factory transition, and customer interface.

Qualifications you must have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship

• Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.

QualificationsWePrefer:

• Experience working with digital circuit design parameters (e.g., throughput, rise time, clock frequencies, propagation delay).

• Experience working with computer hardware components (e.g., processors, memory, interfaces), and characteristics (throughput, processing architecture, timing).

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.

• Relocation Eligibility

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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