Systems Engineering Co-op - Systems Integration (Summer/Fall 2027) - Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA invites motivated students to apply for an aerospace systems internship/co-op on onsite teams. You will learn system configuration, DO-178B artifacts, and collaborate with engineers across disciplines to support FAA audits and certification efforts.

This role requires enrolled STEM students and offers hands-on experience with avionics hardware and network protocols in a structured, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s/advanced degree in systems, aerospace, or STEM and enrolled through internship.
• Minimum 60 credit hours by start date.
• Experience with Python scripting is preferred.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Build system configuration tables from requirements to enable end-to-end communication and runtime environments.
• Configure and build system field-loadable software for civil-certified military aircraft.
• Assist engineers in producing and reviewing engineering documents for FAA audits.

Skills

Python scripting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Systems or Aerospace Engineering or STEM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09

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: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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:

• You will build system configuration tables, identifying the inputs and tools from system requirements to enable end-to-end communication and application runtime environments.
• You will configure and build system field-loadable software for civil-certified military aircraft and help our team build on existing tools and practices.
• You will assist our engineers in producing and reviewing engineering documents for FAA audits.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn the artifacts for system configuration for Collins avionics hardware.
• You will learn about the protocols used on the networks and buses between systems and subsystems in our avionics solutions.
• You will learn about the DO-178B software certification process and the artifacts and plans required for audits of our IMAT components.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Systems or Aerospace Engineering, or Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Python scripting
• Experience working teams of engineers in multiple disciplines (system, electrical, software)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.

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

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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.

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.