Software Engineer Co-Op - Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Software Engineering Co-op to join the Boeing Platforms Engineering team. You will contribute to real-time embedded software across processing platforms for commercial avionics and cockpit displays.

You will support design, development, and verification of flight-critical software while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role emphasizes hands-on learning and delivering high-quality software within schedule and cost constraints.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM field.
• Must be willing to work 40 hours per week.
• Minimum of 60 credit hours by start of internship/Co-op.
• Experience gained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and maintenance of flight-critical embedded software.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams responsible for real-time embedded software development and verification.
• Assist with requirements specification, test case development, and verification/test execution.
• Work with desktop PCs and target hardware in a lab to deliver a high-quality software product on schedule and within budget.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM

Job description

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

Date Posted

2026-09-10

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

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

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Software Engineering Co-op for our Boeing Platforms Engineering team located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This organization is responsible for developing and supporting real-time embedded software for numerous processing platforms used in our commercial airline avionics products and cockpit display systems.

Support the design, development, and maintenance of flight-critical embedded software for commercial aviation solutions and avionics products

Contribute to assigned cross-functional engineering project team responsible for the design, development, and verification of real-time embedded software

Support project team activities related to the specification of requirements, software implementation, test case development, verification test execution, and certification support

Work with desktop computer in an office environment and with target hardware in an engineering lab to achieve the goal of delivering a high-quality software product within schedule and cost constraints

What You Will Learn

• You will deepen your understanding of aircraft systems engineering, gaining insights into integration and development processes
• You will gain exposure to Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes
• You will expand your professional network, working alongside industry experts and global teams
• You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry

Qualifications You Must Have

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) discipline
• Must be willing to work 40 hours per week
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship/ Co-op session.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated interest in embedded software solutions and board-level device drivers
• Programming experience in C, C++ and/or Python
• Comfortable with real-time operating system and object-oriented programming concepts
• Experience with all phases of the software development life cycle
• Energetic and proactive self-starter with strong interpersonal and communications skills

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

• 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.

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.
• 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.