Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

22h • 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. We are seeking talented Systems Engineers to join the Collins Aerospace Next Gen Systems team. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on the cutting-edge Collins Flight Deck. Our team offers a variety of challenging technical tasks designed to develop the next generation of engineers. As part of our team, you'll contribute to high-level systems requirements, define avionics architectures, and participate in systems verification activities.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Python
• Simulink
• Cameo

Responsibilities

• Work with an integrated team of Collins engineers throughout the System life cycle to design, develop, verify, and deliver total systems solutions.
• Design and Implement system requirements and create/update tests to verify the code implementation meets the requirements.
• Review artifacts, such as requirements, code, and tests, that others produce and implement changes that others identify when peer reviewing artifacts that you have produced.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED