JEDI Network Systems Engineer 2027 Spring/Summer Co-op - Onsite

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); Presencial; USD 37 000 - 82 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

RTX is offering internship/co-op and full-time career opportunities in aerospace and defense. Positions involve system network integration, field demonstrations, and secure operations across multiple domains.

You will work with complex mission systems while adhering to security policies and travel to customer sites as required. The role requires active DoD Secret clearance and enrollment in a STEM degree program, with onsite work in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Qualificações

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or STEM field and actively enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Active and transferable U.S. DoD issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%, including to customer sites and demonstration locations.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct system network integration, configuration, and demonstration activities for Mission Systems products across air, ground, maritime, or multi-domain applications.
• Prepare for and execute field demonstrations, platform integrations, and customer events at various security levels.
• Diagnose and resolve integration issues spanning networking configurations, hardware interfaces, embedded software, and mission-system components.
• Execute integration plans, demonstration objectives, configuration documentation, and post-event technical reports for military programs and security-controlled environments.
• Adhere to security policies related to handling classified material, secure labs, and secure field operations.

Conhecimentos

Security clearance

Travel ready

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in CS/Systems Eng/STEM

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Date Posted: 2026-10-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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

• Conduct system network integration, configuration, and demonstration activities for Mission Systems products across air, ground, maritime, or multi‑domain applications.
• Prepare for and execute field demonstrations, platform integrations, and customer events at various security levels (e.g., Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified, Secret, and above as required).
• Diagnose and resolve integration issues spanning networking configurations, hardware interfaces, embedded software, communications systems, and mission‑system components.
• Execute integration plans, demonstration objectives, configuration documentation, and post‑event technical reports suitable for military programs and security‑controlled environments.
• Adhere to security policies related to handling classified material, secure labs, and secure field operations.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Active and transferable U.S. D.O.D. issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%, including to customer sites, test ranges, and field demonstration locations.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across embedded systems, hardware interfaces, networking, and secure communications technologies.
• Experience supporting military platform integration (airborne, ground, maritime, or C2 systems).
• Familiarity with secure lab operations, classified networks, and cross‑domain solutions.
• Background in systems engineering, real‑time embedded software, mission networking, or advanced avionics architectures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief military customers and translate complex technical concepts.

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
• 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. 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.

Salary

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.