About the role#
This Software Engineering Co-op position is a full-time opportunity based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role runs during the Winter and Summer 2027 terms. You will join a team focused on computing platforms for aircraft flight and mission systems. This is an on-site position requiring U.S. Person status.
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 activities, and produce certification-ready artifacts.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Actively enrolled in your degree program through the completion of the co-op session.
- Minimum of 29 credit hours completed by the start of the session.
- Strong development experience using C and C++.
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats.
- Collaboration skills for working across engineering teams.
- Prior internship or work experience with RTX is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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