Intern- Systems Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids is seeking interns, co-ops and full-time engineers to work on KC-135 systems engineering and feature development. You will capture and validate system requirements, and support tests in lab environments with a cross-functional team.

Applicants must be pursuing a STEM degree, have KC-135 platform experience, and be onsite in Cedar Rapids for test events and updates. This role offers a pathway into aerospace engineering at RTX.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co-op session.
• Prior KC-135 Platform Systems Experience
• Ability to be onsite in Cedar Rapids for test events and test environment updates

Responsibilities

• Understand KC-135 systems engineering processes
• Capture, define, allocate, verify and validate system requirements
• Perform and support system tests in a lab environment in both informal and formal test events
• Assist in the collaboration of cross-functional teams to design and implement new KC-135 features

Skills

KC-135 Systems

Onsite availability

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree (enrolled through internship/co-op)

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-192 ~ 1205 Continental Place NE ~ BLDG 192

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.

What You Will Do:

• Understand KC-135 systems engineering processes
• Capture, define, allocate, verify and validate system requirements
• Perform and support system tests in a lab environment in both informal and formal test events
• Assist in the collaboration of cross-functional teams to design and implement new KC-135 features

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co-op session.
• Prior KC-135 Platform Systems Experience
• Ability to be onsite in Cedar Rapids for test events and test environment updates

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior RTX/Collins Aerospace internship, co-op, or work experience.

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

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

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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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