Fixed Wing Displays Software Engineering Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2026) (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies • Cedar Rapids, IA

117d • $37,000 - $82,000

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. Work on some of the most advanced military avionics in the world! You will be part of a multi-disciplinary group of designers developing products for domestic and international military customers for a variety of platforms. Come join the team! Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January-August (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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

• Knowledge of C, C++, Ada, or Python.
• Ability to apply critical/strategic thinking.
• Results-oriented.
• Customer focus.
• Passion for aviation and/or aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time flight critical application software.
• Perform hardware/software integration in the lab.
• Design/architect new solutions to meet the needs of customers.
• Develop requirements and tests to validate the software.
• Create, document, and test algorithms, control laws, models, and interface definitions.
• Analyze, document, and conduct verification/validation testing for systems, products or sub-systems.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree