Summer 2027: Intern Air Combat Training: Systems Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

88d•$37,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Summer 2027: Intern Air Combat Training: Systems Engineering (Onsite). At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. This position is classified as 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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

Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Systems, Computer or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience with cryptographic, datalink, networking, and command and control applications
Experience with communication systems, navigation systems, and networks

Responsibilities

Support system verification and validation, and evaluate alternatives solutions to issue resolution, including cost and risk, for supportability and system impact.
Collect data and perform standard analysis of data, identifying findings as appropriate.
Perform analysis of the system including concept, design, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
Perform technical planning in an Agile team environment.
Consider and evaluate alternative accounting for similar metrics and feedback.
Follow configuration process, perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, and provide input on trade studies.
Support requirement allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.