Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•$37,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Defense Technologies section of Collins Aerospace’s Applied Research & Technologies division is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support hands-on electronic design, prototyping, and laboratory characterization for emerging defense technology programs. The role provides practical engineering experience in a lab-centric environment, working alongside multidisciplinary teams developing advanced systems for government customers. The position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The intern will assist with schematic capture, component selection, breadboarding, and prototype assembly; support testing and characterization of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits; execute basic test procedures and document results; and participate in hardware bring-up, debugging, integration, technical discussions, and design reviews under senior engineer guidance. The intern is expected to follow engineering processes, configuration practices, and lab safety procedures.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM discipline and remain actively enrolled through completion of the internship/co-op session.
Completed coursework in basic circuits or electronics.
Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and bench supplies.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic prototyping through academic projects, student clubs, or personal hobby work.
Exposure to schematic or PCB design tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or KiCad.
Understanding of analog circuits, signal integrity, or power electronics concepts.
Ability to clearly document test results and communicate observations.

Responsibilities

Assist with schematic capture, component selection, breadboarding, and prototype assembly.
Support laboratory testing and characterization of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and related instrumentation.
Execute basic test procedures and document findings in engineering reports or internal summaries.
Participate in hardware bring-up, debugging, and integration activities under senior engineer guidance.
Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews, and problem-solving sessions as appropriate.
Follow Collins Aerospace engineering processes, configuration practices, and laboratory safety procedures.