About the role#
This Software Engineering Co-op position focuses on the cockpit display system’s graphics server. You will contribute to software requirements, design, code, and verification processes. This role requires U.S. citizenship. You will work in an office setting and an engineering lab environment.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the full software development life cycle for graphics server components.
- Apply Collins Aerospace development and verification processes to your work.
- Use desktop computers and target hardware to deliver software within schedule and cost goals.
- Identify root causes for software issues using debug and analysis tools.
- Summarize technical findings and issues for project leadership.
- Participate in the development of DO-178 DAL A certified software.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
- Continued enrollment through the end of the internship or co-op term.
- Programming experience in C, C++, or Python.
- Familiarity with real-time operating systems and object-oriented programming.
- Experience with the software development life cycle.
- An interest in embedded software solutions and board-level device drivers.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to work.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Term: Summer 2027 and Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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