About the role#
As a Systems Engineering Co-op in the Avionics Boeing Platforms department, you will assist in the design and development of flight deck display systems for commercial aircraft. You will work alongside systems, software, and hardware engineers to create high-integrity solutions. This role covers the entire development lifecycle, from initial requirements analysis to final flight-critical testing.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to design, model, and integrate avionics display solutions.
- Develop and execute system-level operational test procedures for flight deck displays.
- Write, code, and test software utilities and automation scripts to assist with verification and validation.
- Participate in requirements capture, system architecture trade studies, and traceability analyses.
- Support hardware-software bench integration, troubleshooting, and anomaly investigation in specialized laboratories.
- Apply aviation development standards such as ARINC 661, ARINC 664, and ARP4754.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
- Experience with at least one programming or scripting language is preferred.
- Familiarity with software development concepts like debugging, testing, or design is preferred.
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours by the start of the session is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Terms: Summer 2027 and Fall 2027.
- Status: 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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