Systems Engineer Co-op (Avionics & Displays)

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

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) Collins Aerospace is offering a full-time co-op in Cedar Rapids, IA, focused on engineering displays for avionics. You'll join a team of engineers to apply classroom knowledge to real-world design and development challenges, merging theory with practical applications.

The program runs May/June through December, with a mentorship‑driven environment and opportunities to learn display technologies, optics, and MBSE practices while contributing to both commercial and military avionics

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Engineering 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 working on collaborative projects and teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel)

Responsibilities

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run May/June - December (it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).
• As an Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace, you will be provided with the opportunity to broaden your background with a practical approach to engineering.
• The primary goal is to merge your theoretical knowledge gained in school with practical engineering applications.
• Our team is responsible for design and development of dozens of unique displays for Commercial and Military Avionics.
• Our team designs products that support the full avionics industry.
• Work with an outstanding team of engineers that develop displays for commercial and military avionics applications.
• Tackle challenges and apply problem-solving skills in a hands‑on work environment.
• Create and/or implement changes to product design or development processes.

Skills

C++

Python

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RTX (Raytheon) Collins Aerospace is offering a full-time co-op in Cedar Rapids, IA, focused on engineering displays for avionics. You'll join a team of engineers to apply classroom knowledge to real-world design and development challenges, merging theory with practical applications.

The program runs May/June through December, with a mentorship‑driven environment and opportunities to learn display technologies, optics, and MBSE practices while contributing to both commercial and military avionics