JEDI Network Systems Engineer 2027 Spring/Summer Co-op - Onsite

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a co-op position for the Spring/Summer of 2027, focused on conducting system network integration, configuration, and demonstration activities for Mission Systems products across various domains. The position involves preparing for and executing field demonstrations, platform integrations, and customer events at different security levels. Responsibilities include diagnosing and resolving integration issues, executing integration plans, and adhering to security policies for handling classified material and secure operations.

Requirements

Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
Active and transferable U.S. D.O.D. issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%, including to customer sites, test ranges, and field demonstration locations.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance.
Strong troubleshooting skills across embedded systems, hardware interfaces, networking, and secure communications technologies.
Experience supporting military platform integration (airborne, ground, maritime, or C2 systems).
Familiarity with secure lab operations, classified networks, and cross‑domain solutions.
Background in systems engineering, real‑time embedded software, mission networking, or advanced avionics architectures.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief military customers and translate complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

Conduct system network integration, configuration, and demonstration activities for Mission Systems products across air, ground, maritime, or multi‑domain applications.
Prepare for and execute field demonstrations, platform integrations, and customer events at various security levels (e.g., Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified, Secret, and above as required).
Diagnose and resolve integration issues spanning networking configurations, hardware interfaces, embedded software, communications systems, and mission‑system components.
Execute integration plans, demonstration objectives, configuration documentation, and post‑event technical reports suitable for military programs and security‑controlled environments.
Adhere to security policies related to handling classified material, secure labs, and secure field operations.