Flight Control Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) (Open)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Software Engineering Intern in Cedar Rapids, IA. This onsite role focuses on flight control software development, with hands-on work on autothrottle, autopilot, and flight guidance systems. You will review requirements, implement architectures, and test DO-178B/C compliant software under mentorship.

The position emphasizes C/C++ development, object-oriented design, MATLAB/Simulink integration, and collaboration with experienced engineers to advance avionics technologies.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by start of internship/co-op.
• Experience developing in C++ and C.
• Experience with object oriented design.

Responsibilities

• Define and review software requirements for flight control systems, including interfaces.
• Develop and implement software architecture and design from parent requirements.
• Implement control algorithms and signal processing for flight control systems.
• Integrate hand-code with auto-generated code from MATLAB/Stateflow models.
• Conduct requirements-based testing of flight controls software.

Skills

C++

C

Object oriented design

Matlab/Simulink

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Cedar Rapids, IA

Onsite

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

What You Will Do

Collins Aerospace's FCS products have been flying and landing airplanes for over 40 years. Our customer base is a who's who of aircraft manufacturers, and they demand systems which satisfy the highest levels of criticality at the lowest cost possible. This dichotomy provides a continuous challenge to our engineering team to employ new technology and methodologies in the development of our complex systems.

Typical Functions

• flight guidance
• autothrottle
• autopilot
• maintenance
• autoland systems

Software Engineering Intern Tasks

• Define and review software requirements for flight control systems, including interface requirements.
• Develop and implement software architecture and design from parent requirements.
• Implement control algorithms and signal processing for flight control systems.
• This includes writing hand-code and integrating auto-generated code from MATLAB Simulink / Stateflow models into a software application.
• Conduct requirements-based testing of flight controls software.
• Support product certification by performing DO-178B/C compliant development.
• Mentor with experienced software engineers and learn about career opportunities in Flight Controls.

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.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g. C++; C).
• Experience with object oriented design.

We Prefer

• Good working knowledge of data structures and how to efficiently use them to solve problems.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Experience with model-based development in Matlab/Simulink.
• Experience with or passion for avionics systems.
• Experience collaborating in a team environment.
• Experience communicating technical information to management, customers, and engineering team members.

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 Eligible.

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

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.

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.