Software Engineer Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027) - Onsite

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

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an internship/co-op in avionics simulation. You will design, develop, and test applications simulating avionics sensor behavior and assist in debugging to find root causes. Collaborate with a team, including management and customers, to support program success.

The role emphasizes learning within a scrum team, hands-on troubleshooting at the System Integration Laboratory, and gaining real-world experience in avionics simulation.

Qualifications

• Requires pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with C/C++
• Experience with Python scripting

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test applications to simulate the behavior of avionics sensors to support development and testing of Collins Avionics products.
• Aid the development team in debugging laboratory issues to determine root cause and propose potential solutions.
• Effectively interacts and networks with teammates, management, and customers.
• Support the Program Lead with budget and schedule data for the program to help ensure successful completion.
• Work with a team of engineers to help shape the avionics simulation platform.

Skills

C/C++

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Visual Studio

MS SQL Server

C#

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-08

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182 ~ 1100 Cimmie Ave Ne ~ BLDG 182

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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

• Design, develop, and test applications to simulate the behavior of avionics sensors to support the development and testing of Collins Avionics products.
• Aid the development team in the debugging of laboratory issues to determine root cause and propose potential solutions to the discovered problems.
• Effectively interacts and networks with teammates, management, and customers.
• Support the Program Lead(s) with budget and schedule data for our work on a given program to help ensure the successful completion of a Collins Avionics program.
• Work with a team of dedicated engineers to help shape the future of the avionics simulation platform.

What You Will Learn

• As a member of the Common Simulation Environment team, you'll be an active member of the development effort on multiple Avionics programs. You'll be a member of a scrum team, continually looking to improve, that values the input of all members. You'll get hands on experience troubleshooting on the System Integration Laboratory, gaining real-world experience.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session.
• Experience with C/C++
• Experience with Python scripting

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Graphical User Interface (GUI) design/implementation
• Experience with C# programming language
• Experience with MS Visual Studio
• Experience with MS SQL Server

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.

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.