Software Engineering Co-op (Summer/ Fall 2027)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$37,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run May/June- December (including the Fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity). Join the growing Collins Aerospace Core Systems and Libraries team and play a key role in shaping the software foundation that powers modern aircraft. We are seeking an Software Engineer Co-op who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and driving high-impact solutions across safety-critical systems. In this role, you will help lead the architecture and development of core software components, libraries, and tools that enable scalable, certifiable avionics platforms. You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with civil and military certification standards. This is a unique opportunity to influence system-level design, advance open architecture initiatives, and contribute to technologies that define the future of aerospace.

Requirements

Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with C++ and VxWorks.
Experience writing High-Level and Low-Level Requirements.
Experience writing Test Cases and Automated Test Procedures.
Experience with Civil Certification DO-178 – DAL A preferred.
Experience with design and development of Flight Management Systems, Software, Aircraft Applications or Middleware.
Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

Responsibilities

Develop the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned to avionics system requirements
Work with technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software (DO-178)
Develop software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems
Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles
Develop DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables
Perform certification efforts, including engagement with customers and regulatory authorities
Conduct and contribute to peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across the lifecycle
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives
Willing and Able to travel as required (domestic and international <10%)