Intern - Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney Canada; 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

Employee Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA offers an onsite internship within Platform Systems Engineering to support the Remote Vision System 2.0 and Pegasus Extension programs. You will work with engineering teams on integration, verification and subsystem support tasks during the internship/co-op.

Qualified candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering and must remain enrolled through the internship period, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Adaptable and emotionally flexible to changes in assignments, responsibilities, and resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedicated to team success over individual success.
• Works successfully in team-centric environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) team aiding in the integration, verification and subsystem support efforts for the Remote Vision System (RVS) 2.0 and the Pegasus Extension (PEx) programs.

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-28

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.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) team aiding in the integration, verification and subsystem support efforts for the Remote Vision System (RVS) 2.0 and the Pegasus Extension (PEx) programs.

What You Will Learn

• How RVS is a key technology update for the Air Refueling Operators Station (AROS) to provide the Air Refueling Operator (ARO) with better mission capabilities. PEx will aid in the longevity and production of the KC-46 for the war fighter.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursing bachelor’s degree in the field of Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session

Qualifications We Prefer

• Adaptable and emotionally flexible to changes in assignments, responsibilities, and resources.
• Highly self-motivated and contributing to a positive work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedicated to team success over individual success.
• Works successfully in team-centric environments.

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.

• 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
• 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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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.