Software Engineering Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking motivated software engineering interns to join the Integrated Applications Engineering team supporting Collins Flight Deck.

You will work on real avionics programs across the software lifecycle—from requirements and architecture through integration, verification, and delivery—in an onsite, full-time co-op in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role emphasizes collaboration across software, systems and test disciplines and offers hands-on mentorship with experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Aerospace, Computer, Software or related STEM field.
• 60+ credit hours required by start of internship/co-op.
• Experience with C/C++ and Python desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist development of Flight Deck software in an agile team.
• Contribute to software requirements, architecture, verification and delivery.
• Collaborate with software, systems and test engineers across the lifecycle.
• Participate in technical reviews of requirements, design and test procedures.
• Assist with software integration, debugging and issue resolution in development and simulation environments.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-02

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Required: 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

What You Will Do

• Collins Aerospace is seeking motivated Software Engineers join the Integrated Applications Engineering team supporting development of the Collins Flight Deck.
• This role offers the opportunity to work on real avionics programs and gain hands‑on experience across the software lifecycle—from requirements and architecture through integration, verification, and delivery.
• This position will provide you the opportunity to work with Flight Deck software in an agile team environment.
• The team has an array of technical tasks available meant to develop engineers for the future.
• As part of the team, you will work alongside experienced engineers to help develop the software based on high‑level system behaviors, decompose requirements, support avionics architecture development, and contribute to software verification activities.
• This is a strong fit for those who enjoy solving technical problems, learning complex systems, and collaborating across software, systems, and test disciplines.
• 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).
• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team of software engineers, integration specialists, and test engineers to design, develop, and deliver robust avionics software solutions.
• Support the development, analysis, and refinement of software requirements and interfaces to ensure alignment with system‑level objectives.
• Contribute to the planning and development of software verification and testing strategies to ensure implementations meet functional and performance requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews of software requirements, design documents, and test procedures, incorporating feedback to improve the quality and effectiveness of your deliverables.
• Assist with software integration, debugging, and issue resolution in development, simulation, and testing environments.
• Clearly communicate technical progress, challenges, and potential solutions to team members, mentors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.

What You Will Learn

• How avionics systems are developed across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and requirements through integration and verification.
• How to work with software requirements, architecture artifacts, and verification methods used on real aerospace programs.
• How to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment with mentorship from a dedicated technical “copilot” and other experienced team members.
• How to apply structured problem solving, technical communication, and engineering rigor in a safety‑critical domain.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline. and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session. Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session.
• Experience in C/C++ and Python Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Prior RTX internship, co‑op, or work experience.

What We Offer

• 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.
• 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.
• Salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.
• RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Onsite Role Type Definition

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

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.