Systems Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 (Onsite)
RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA
•$37,000 - $82,000•Onsite
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Systems Engineer Intern to support the Next Gen Systems team in developing the Collins Flight Deck. The role offers hands-on experience on avionics programs across the systems lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through integration, verification, and delivery. The intern will work with experienced engineers to help define system behavior, decompose requirements, support avionics architecture development, and contribute to verification activities. The position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Requirements
- Currently working toward a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or project experience related to systems engineering, embedded systems, software development, aerospace, or controls.
- Exposure to requirements development, verification, testing, or model-based engineering concepts.
- Experience with Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Cameo, or similar engineering tools.
- Experience working on team-based technical projects, including design reviews, troubleshooting, or test execution.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with systems, software, integration, and test engineers to develop and deliver avionics system solutions.
- Support the development, analysis, and refinement of system requirements and interfaces.
- Contribute to verification planning and test development to ensure implementations satisfy system requirements.
- Participate in technical reviews of requirements, design artifacts, and test procedures, and incorporate feedback into work.
- Assist with system integration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution in lab and development environments.
- Communicate technical status, issues, and proposed solutions clearly to team members and mentors.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family planning benefits
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second opinion medical program
- Relocation may be available
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off and holidays
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
