2027 Systems Engineer Intern (Onsite) - Mission Sensor Manager

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•$37,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

This internship offers an opportunity to work on mission-critical avionics software for aerospace and defense applications. As a Systems Engineer Intern supporting Mission Sensors, Weapons, and IFF (Identification Friendly or Foe) avionics systems, you will play a key role in developing requirements, tests, verification, and software/systems integration. You will work within a collaborative Agile team, translating requirements into robust software solutions and test strategies, while supporting system integration and verification efforts. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, improving engineering processes, and working across disciplines to deliver reliable systems.

Requirements

Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Engineering or STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
Experience with scripting using Python (or similar)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Requirements Development
Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

Responsibilities

Help ensure mission-critical avionics software performs flawlessly in the real world.
Develop and translate requirements into robust software solutions and test strategies.
Support system integration and verification efforts.
Design and define software requirements using DOORs.
Develop automated and semi-automated test scripts using Python to validate software functionality and system performance.
Verify software builds in integrated lab environments and support formal verification events for major program deliveries.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine system requirements and design solutions that meet customer needs.
Present technical progress and status updates to Agile team members and engineering leadership.