Intern- Systems Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, invites students and early professionals to explore aerospace collaboration in Cedar Rapids. This internship/co-op role focuses on KC-135 systems engineering, requirements capture, and testing within a lab environment, offering hands-on learning and cross-functional teamwork.

Candidates must be pursuing a STEM degree and be onsite in Cedar Rapids for test events; prior KC-135 experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM).
• Prior KC-135 Platform Systems Experience would be beneficial.
• 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.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new KC-135 features.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements capture

Lab testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree (STEM)

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

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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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

• 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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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.