Enterprise Engineering Intern (NASA ULI Program)(Summer 2026)(Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Collins Aerospace Systems is seeking exceptional technical talent for an internship, to drive product development of complex systems within our business. Currently, Collins Aerospace has over 120 product lines representing the power, thermal, and sensing systems that enable the operation of modern civil and military aviation platforms. The breadth and complexity of these products enables Collins Aerospace to offer unique career opportunities to develop the next generation of systems for the aerospace industry. The Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance Sandbox team in Applied Research and Technology group in Enterprise Engineering is seeking an exceptional intern candidate to support technology transition activities from an ongoing NASA research project by helping integrate and demonstrate project-developed capabilities within a broader simulation and evaluation environment. The role will focus on interfacing and connecting multiple simulation tools, investigating and assessing Collins Aerospace tools/simulators, and recommending the most effective approach to integrate or leverage these platforms for technology transfer. The intern will also test and evaluate trajectory-advisory methodologies intended to support pilots during off-nominal or emergency scenarios, including assessing pilot followability of recommended emergency paths and documenting performance, limitations, and integration requirements. This position involves hands-on simulation integration, structured evaluation, and clear technical reporting to enable successful transition of research outcomes into applied use cases. This role is onsite, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role may be eligible for relocation.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled in the NASA University Leadership Initiative led by Embry Riddle University.
• Proficiency in manipulating and analyzing large, complex, multi-dimensional data sets.
• Naturally inquisitive and skilled in exploratory data analysis, formulating and testing hypotheses.
• Results-oriented and motivated to provide solutions with measurable benefit to our customer and business.
• Ability to communicate with clarity and precision.
• Currently enrolled in Engineering or Science program with proven interest and skills.

Responsibilities

• You will support development and evaluation of trajectory-advisory methodologies in off-nominal or emergency scenarios.
• You will integrate and demonstrate project-developed capabilities within a broader simulation and evaluation environment.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED