Systems Engineering - Summer Intern 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 invites students to join as interns or co-ops in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to work on aerospace systems with real-world impact. You will collaborate with seasoned engineers on system-level projects and gain hands-on experience in avionics, scripting, and documentation.

This U.S.-based role emphasizes on-site participation, learning from experts, and exposure to tools that advance systems engineering. The program supports professional growth within a high-tech defense environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in aerospace/engineering or a STEM major.
• Must be available for on-site work during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Work with other engineers on projects and support systems work.
• Update system-level requirements/design documents and input/output data for the system.
• Support system-level verification activities.
• Enhance or create tools that aid systems engineering tasks.
• Investigate and help develop new avionics technologies.

Skills

Python

Self-starter

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pursuing Bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace/Computer Engineering or STEM

Job description

Location

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

Date Posted

2026-09-19

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

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

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 with other engineers on projects where you will have the opportunity to support the following types of systems work:


• Update systems level requirements/design documents Define and update input/output data for the system


• Support system level verification activities


• Enhance and/or create tools that aid systems engineering tasks


• Investigate and help develop new and emerging avionics technologies

What You Will Learn

• How to create and deliver various types of presentations


• Basic to advanced scripting and coding capabilities


• How to create more effective documentation


• Working in a collaborative team environment

Qualifications You Must Have

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


• Ability to work onsite during the internship.

Qualifications We Prefer

• A passion for avionics


• A pilot's license


• Basic experience with Python or other scripting language


• Demonstrates good communication skills


• Self‑starter who works well independently

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

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.