Platform System Engineering Co-op (2027) - Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX, a leader in aerospace and defense, is offering internships, co-ops, and early career roles in Cedar Rapids. You will contribute to avionics system requirements, design documentation, and verification activities in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Driven students pursuing an engineering degree will gain hands-on experience with lab testing, certifications, and planning using industry tools like Jira, Confluence, and JAMA, while learning to write robust requirements and

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering.
• Willing to learn and work in a structured aerospace environment.
• Ability to write clear requirements and develop design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Determine full avionics system requirements for avionics systems.
• Develop system design documentation such as interface control definitions, hardware interconnect definitions, and human machine interface documentation.
• Develop and execute verification procedures for laboratory testing of avionics.
• Ensure compliance to applicable certification regulations.

Skills

Requirements writing

System design

Verification testing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced engineering degree in progress

Tools

Jira

Confluence

JAMA

Job description

Date Posted

2026-09-08

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130

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

• Determine full avionics system requirements for avionics systems


• Develop system design documentation such as interface control definitions, hardware interconnect definitions, and human machine interface documentation


• Develop and execute verification procedures for laboratory testing of avionics


• Ensure compliance to applicable certification regulations

What You Will Learn

• Planning and tracking work in engineering tools (Jira, Confluence, JAMA, etc.)


• Ability to write requirements, develop design documentation, and verify requirements


• Ability to work collaboratively with large multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Past aviation experience (such as being a pilot or aircraft maintainer)


• Personal project Experience related to building or working with complex systems.


• Experience with technical writing such as undergraduate research papers.


• Previous project leadership and communication/coordination roles.

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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. 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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