Software Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2026) (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

71d•$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. Looking for an exciting opportunity to learn more about the Aerospace industry while finishing your degree? Consider joining us here at Collins Aerospace, where we’re working side-by-side with customers on exciting industry possibilities. With a comprehensive portfolio, extensive capabilities and broad expertise, we’re crafting intelligent solutions to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market – all representing the best in innovation and technology for the industries we serve across commercial, business, space, and military and defense aviation. Partner with our dedicated people leaders to experience meaningful work aligned with your university curriculum, powerful exposure to leadership at all levels, tailored career growth and more! At Collins, we’re redefining aerospace and we’re just getting started. Come soar with us! The Collins Aerospace Avionics Advanced Tanker Department is looking for talented student engineers. This exciting opportunity will allow you to gain experience and skills related to software development, test, implementation and integration activities. You will work in the department assisting in the design and development of platform software (operating systems, device drivers, board support packages, supporting tools) to support common computing platforms that are in processing and display applications in aircraft all over the world. Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run 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).

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. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Responsibilities

Assists in conducting engineering processes and standard work, including verification and qualification procedures.
Creates, compiles and consolidates testing on diagnostic systems containing logical and mathematical solutions.
Assists in conducting disciplinary research on one or more stages of the equipment design phase to develop design options and recommendations.
Learns hardware and software standards and ensures work product adheres to these standards and business objectives of the organization are met.