JEDI Network Systems Engineer 2027 SpringSummer Coop Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) match

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a student or early-career professional to support Mission Systems integration, field demos, and customer events. The role requires a Bachelor's or advanced degree in CS, systems engineering, or STEM and an active DoD Secret clearance.

You'll perform network integration tasks, assist with field demonstrations, and ensure secure handling of classified materials in secure labs and on-site environments, with travel up to 30% as needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or STEM.
• Active and transferable DoD issued Secret security clearance required prior to start date.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%, including to customer sites and test ranges.

Responsibilities

• 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, communications systems, and mission-system components.
• Execute integration plans, demonstration objectives, configuration documentation, and post-event technical reports for military programs.
• Adhere to security policies related to handling classified material, secure labs, and secure field operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Embedded systems

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in CS/Systems Engineering/STEM

Job description

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 You Must Have

• 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, 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.

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 Range

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

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
• 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.

Incentive Compensation

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.

Location Eligibility

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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.