FPGA/Electrical Engineering Intern(Summer 2026)(Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

8d•$37,000 - $82,000•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. Join Our Innovative Displays FPGA Team! Are you passionate about driving efficiency and innovation in FPGA/ASIC development? Our Displays FPGA team is on a mission to develop a cutting-edge toolchain that automates the creation of register blocks while generating corresponding documentation and tests. While similar tools exist through vendors and open-source platforms, none currently meet the rigorous requirements of a certified DO-254 avionics device. This is where you come in. As an intern, you'll spend the summer contributing to this transformative effort by designing and integrating software components to build a robust, reliable toolchain that enhances productivity across FPGA/ASIC development projects. This is a unique opportunity to not only gain hands-on experience but also make a lasting impact on the future of avionics technology. Join us and help shape the tools that set the standard for certified devices in the aerospace industry! Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. This position is eligible for relocation. Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 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.

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

Familiarity using an FPGA vendor tool suite
Proficiency in scripting languages, particularly Python.
Understanding of avionics RTDA standards, including DO-254 and DO-330
Familiarity with Hardware Description Languages (HDL) such as VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
Knowledge of standard languages like SystemRDL and IP-XACT.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of a cutting-edge toolchain that automates the creation of FPGA/ASIC register blocks.
Design, integrate, and test software components to support toolchain automation.
Collaborate with experienced FPGA engineers to ensure the toolchain meets DO-254 avionics certification standards.
Enhance productivity and consistency across FPGA and ASIC development projects.
Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and system integration activities.
Apply software engineering best practices to create robust, reliable, and maintainable tools.

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.

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