Electrical Firmware (Winter/Spring Co-op)(Onsite)

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

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking an early-career engineer to work on video, networking and image processing devices, contributing to hardware design and verification in a U.S.-based role. The position offers exposure to DO-254 DAL A certification processes and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

You will gain hands-on experience with RTL coding (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog), FPGA verification, and a structured hardware product lifecycle within Collins Aerospace capabilities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with Linux/Unix, scripting, C/C++, Python, or Perl.
• Familiar with RTL/verification and FPGA tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with video, networking and image processing devices to meet system requirements.
• Develop products for DO-254 DAL A certification and participate in certification activities.
• Handle requirements capture, decomposition, traceability, and ASIC/FPGA design/verification.
• Code RTL and simulate in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog; verify using test methods.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Scripting

C/C++

Python

Perl

UVM

Constrained Random

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Questasim

Vivado

Libero

Subversion

JIRA

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-08 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: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. 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.

What You Will Do

• You will work with Video, networking and Image processing devices to meet system’s requirements.
• You will develop products in accordance with DO-254 DAL A certification and participate in certification activities.
• You will work on requirements capture, decomposition, and traceability and ASIC/FPGA digital design and/or verification.
• You will work on RTL coding and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• You will work on ASIC/FPGA verification using inspection, analysis, simulation, and test methods.

What You Will Learn

• You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the avionics industry.
• You will learn all phases of the hardware product life cycle from requirements through to verification, while employing the company engineering processes to produce high quality products.
• You will learn the requirements for product certification required by federal agencies.
• You will learn how to establish and maintain a computing module platform product line with a broad base of customers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co-op session.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Linux/Unix, scripting, C/C++, Python, and/or Perl.
• Experience writing RTL and/or testbenches using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Experience using FPGA simulation and vendor specific tools (e.g. Questasim, Vivado, Libero, etc.).
• Familiar with best practice chip-level verification techniques and languages (e.g. constrained random, functional coverage, code coverage, LEC, SystemVerilog).
• Familiar with UVM or similar Constrained Random Methodology.
• Familiar with revision control concepts and tools (e.g. Subversion, JIRA).

What We Offer

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.

• 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
• holidays
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

Relocation Eligibility

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.