RSE - Systems Engineering Intern 2027 (Onsite)

RTX

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 82,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX offers an internship opportunity within Collins Aerospace to determine avionics system requirements and develop design and verification documentation for laboratory testing. You will work with large multi-disciplinary teams and learn to write detailed requirements and interface definitions while contributing to certification processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration using engineering tools, and potential relocation eligibility, with onsite work expectations in the

Qualifications

  • Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or higher in engineering.
  • Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
  • Past aviation experience or related projects.
  • Experience with technical writing such as undergraduate research papers.
  • Previous project leadership and communication/coordination roles.

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 executes verification procedures for laboratory testing of avionics.
  • Ensure compliance to applicable certification regulations.

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s or higher in engineering

Tools

JIRA
Confluence
JAMA

Job description

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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 executes 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.).
  • How to write requirements, develop design documentation, and verify requirements.
  • How to work collaboratively with large multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Must be currently pursuing a bachelors or higher in engineering
Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
  • 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

This position is classified as:

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 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.

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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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