About the role#
This is a full-time Software Engineering Co-op position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role spans the Winter and Summer 2027 terms. You will work on-site and contribute to flight-critical embedded software projects within the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and maintain 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, and develop test procedures.
- Perform verification activities and produce certification-ready artifacts.
What you'll need#
- Strong development experience using C and C++.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.
- Ability to remain actively enrolled through the completion of the program.
- Strong collaboration skills for working across engineering teams.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Preference is given to candidates with prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
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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