Systems Engineer Intern - Helmet Displays (Summer 2027) - Onsite
About The Position
The Collins Aerospace Helmet Vision Systems team is developing the next generation of helmet-mounted displays for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Our advanced systems provide pilots with intuitive, real-time situational awareness, day or night, by projecting critical flight, tactical, and sensor data directly within their field of view. From the F‑35 Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) to the new Zero‑G HMDS+, our technology enables pilots to see through the aircraft, rapidly identify and designate targets, and train with augmented reality. With lightweight designs, immersive high‑definition displays, and digital night vision, we deliver mission‑critical capabilities built on nearly 30 years of experience. Join a team where innovation directly enhances pilot safety, performance, and mission success. We are seeking qualified candidates for a Systems Engineer Intern.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
- Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours or Junior standing by the start of the internship and remain enrolled through the full duration of the internship
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or related work experience
- Hands-on lab, test, prototyping, or hardware/software integration experience
- Experience using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or Cameo
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Perform systems requirements definition, design, analysis, integration, test, verification, and demonstration tasks for advanced helmet-mounted display systems
- Collect and analyze data and troubleshoot issues encountered during lab and flight tests
- Support the update, peer review, and release of systems documentation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and learn from experienced engineers
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
