About the role#
This is a full-time co-op position for Winter and Summer 2027. You will work on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role requires you to take a semester off from your coursework to focus on this working mentorship. You must be a U.S. Person to qualify for this position.
What you'll do#
- Merge your theoretical knowledge with practical engineering applications.
- Collaborate with engineers developing displays for commercial and military avionics.
- Solve complex problems in a hands-on work environment.
- Create or implement changes to product design and development processes.
- Learn about display and optical technologies, engineering design, and industry standards.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the session.
- Experience working on collaborative teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to read hardware schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Familiarity with C++ or Python.
- Experience with optics and optical measurements.
- Familiarity with model-based engineering.
- Prior internship or work experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies operates within the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The company functions as a public organization with a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees. It focuses on scientific research and complex problem solving. The entity currently operates under the name RTX.
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