About the role#
This is a full-time Software Engineering Co-op position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role spans the Summer and Fall 2027 terms, running from June through December. You will work on-site, Monday through Friday, and should plan to take a semester off from coursework to focus on this mentorship opportunity.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and maintain flight-critical embedded software for aviation and mission solutions.
- Work with embedded Linux, C/C++, networking protocols, device drivers, hardware interfaces, and simulation environments.
- Build high-integrity systems that meet safety, reliability, and airworthiness standards.
- Define requirements, implement features, develop test procedures, perform verification, and produce certification-ready artifacts.
What you'll need#
- Strong development experience with C and C++.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the co-op.
- U.S. citizenship is required to access program information.
- Ability to work effectively within engineering teams and communicate clearly.
- Prior internship, co-op, or work experience at RTX is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Schedule: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: This is a 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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