Software Engineering Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

globalhr; Cedar Rapids (IA); Presencial; USD 37 000 - 82 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Relocation eligibility

Resumo da oferta

RTX is offering a full‑time, Monday‑Friday co‑op in Cedar Rapids running January through August. Join a team developing flight‑critical embedded software for next‑gen aviation and mission systems, working with embedded Linux, C/C++, networking, and hardware interfaces.

You are pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced STEM degree with at least 29 credits and strong C/C++ skills, ready to collaborate across engineering teams in a U.S. based role with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualificações

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced STEM degree
• Minimum 29 credit hours by start of internship/co‑op
• Strong development experience with C/C++

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain flight‑critical embedded software
• Work with embedded Linux, C/C++, networking protocols, device drivers
• Define requirements, develop test procedures, verification activities, and artifacts

Conhecimentos

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Networking

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or advanced STEM degree

Ferramentas

Hardware interfaces

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Date Posted:

2026-10-07

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:

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

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January-August (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).

Are you ready to GO BIG in your software career? Join a team developing world‑class computing platforms that power critical aircraft flight and mission systems. Here, your software won’t just run—it will take off, soar, and return safely as part of advanced avionics used across military and commercial aviation.

• Design, develop, and maintain flight‑critical embedded software for next‑generation aviation and mission solutions

• Work hands‑on with embedded Linux, C/C++, networking protocols, device drivers, hardware interfaces, and simulation environments

• Build high‑integrity systems that meet rigorous safety, reliability, and airworthiness standards

• Define requirements, implement features, develop test procedures, perform verification activities, and produce certification-ready artifacts

What You Will Learn

• Cutting-edge processing and computing technologies that keep us at the forefront of the avionics industry
• The full software lifecycle—from requirements and architecture through development, verification, and certification
• Proven engineering processes designed to deliver high‑quality, safety‑critical software

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Must have a minimum of 29 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session.
• Strong development experience with C and C++

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

• Collaboration skills for working across engineering teams on design and implementation

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication

• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

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

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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