Systems Engineering Co-op – Special Operations Aviation Mainline (Summer/Fall 2027) - Onsite

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•$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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

An interest in aviation, avionics, software, systems engineering, integration, or test.
Coursework or experience involving requirements, software, electronics, embedded systems, testing, or systems design.
Familiarity with Agile development or tools such as DOORS, JAMA, JIRA, or ALM.
Experience working on technical projects where you had to troubleshoot something that didn't work the first time.
The confidence to ask questions when you don't understand something.

Responsibilities

Work alongside systems engineers developing and integrating avionics capabilities for MH-47 and MH-60 helicopters.
Learn how customer and system-level requirements are captured, decomposed, allocated, reviewed, and ultimately verified.
Help develop engineering requirements and test procedures for new capabilities.
Perform hands-on testing in Systems Integration Laboratories (SILs) that replicate aircraft avionics and cockpit environments.
See how engineering decisions made in Cedar Rapids ultimately support aircraft and crews operating in demanding environments.