Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) - Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX in the United States is seeking interns, co-ops, or early-career engineers to support Datalinks product development with security-enabled solutions for channel partners. You will work with a motivated team on lifecycle activities from design to verification and integration.

You will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to radio systems, security and crypto specialists, and cross-functional teams, while pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a team of professionals supporting Datalinks product development efforts that provide security-enabled solutions to partners.
• Participate in the systems development lifecycle: trade study, system design, requirements definition, allocation, traceability, integration, verification and qualification.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to execute program milestones.

Skills

Python scripting

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor in Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Date Posted

2026-09-01

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizenship and Security Clearance Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Introduction

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

• Work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals supporting Datalinks product development efforts, helping to provide security enabled solutions to our channel facing partners.
• Participate in the systems development lifecycle, including trade study execution, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, systems integration, verification testing and qualification.
• Collaborate across many engineering disciplines to execute program milestones

What You Will Learn

• You will gain technical experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to established engineers within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.
• You will obtain invaluable experience working with our radio subject matter experts in addition to security and crypto certification specialists, our customer base, and cross‑functional integrated product team.
• You will become knowledgeable in security hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever‑evolving field. We are growing, so can you!
• Start the process of obtaining a US DoD Secret Clearance.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong Preference for current DoD Secret Clearance.
• Familiarity with comm engineering architectures (e.g: general radio transceiver architectures/designs, basic radio functional component blocks, performance specifications and test methodologies)
• Strong communication and leadership skills, experience presenting technical data
• Experience with Python scripting, test automation

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

Role Type and Work Arrangements

For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Interview Information

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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.