Systems Engineering Coop SpringSummer Onsite

RTX; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX, through its Collins Aerospace unit, offers an internship/co-op with engineering teams focused on cargo systems and flight-critical hardware/software integration.

You will work with engineers to translate requirements into hardware/software specs, review documentation, and test recent releases, gaining exposure to cross-functional collaboration and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical, Computer, Systems, computer science, industrial systems (human factors), and/or Math/Physics.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Documentation review and update.
• Testing of recent engineering releases.
• Analysis and documentation of problem reports found during testing.
• Provide written/verbal status updates and suggestions for issue resolution.
• Collaborate across teams including Customer Teams, HW & SW Designers, Test Engineers, Quality, and FAA/OEMs.

Skills

Co-op experience

Programming experience

Lab experience

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical, Computer, Systems, computer science, industrial systems (human factors), or Math/Physics

Minimum 60 credit hours by start of internship

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 2604 Highway 20 N PLANT 1

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

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

A co-op in this position will work closely with engineers supporting the development of aircraft mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic systems integration and test, communication, networking & computing or requirements decomposition and traceability for Cargo systems. You will get to work with a variety of engineers from across the world to bring to life a cargo system.

Technical trade studies.

• Requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications,


• Documentation review and update


• Testing of recent engineering releases,


• Analysis & documentation of problem trouble reports found during testing,


• Providing written and verbal status of testing progress to the concurrent engineering team and providing suggestions for problem trouble report resolution.


• Work cross functionally with Customer Teams, HW & SW Designers, Test Engineers & Technicians, Supply Chain, Production & Quality, Field Service Engineers, FAA and Airline Customers and OEMs.

What You Will Learn:

Fundamentals of systems engineering for aviation programs

Engineering development processes

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical, Computer, Systems, computer science, industrial systems (specifically human factors), and/or Math/Physics 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 may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior engineering co-op or internship experience,


• working knowledge of Systems engineering,


• MATLAB and Simulink or equivalent systems modeling software,


• software programming experience, and/or lab 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.


• Relocation Eligibility

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.