About the role#
This is a full-time co-op position for Winter and Summer 2027. You will work on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role requires you to take a semester off from your coursework to focus on this working mentorship. You must be a U.S. Person to qualify for this position.
What you'll do#
- Merge your theoretical knowledge with practical engineering applications.
- Collaborate with engineers developing displays for commercial and military avionics.
- Solve complex problems in a hands-on work environment.
- Create or implement changes to product design and development processes.
- Learn about display and optical technologies, engineering design, and industry standards.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the session.
- Experience working on collaborative teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to read hardware schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Familiarity with C++ or Python.
- Experience with optics and optical measurements.
- Familiarity with model-based engineering.
- Prior internship or work experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work 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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