About the role#
This is a full-time, paid co-op opportunity for the Summer and Fall 2027 terms. You will work on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, supporting systems engineering projects within the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing sector. Please note that this position does not offer immigration sponsorship.
What you'll do#
- Update systems level requirements and design documents.
- Define and update input and output data for systems.
- Support system level verification activities.
- Build or improve tools that assist with systems engineering tasks.
- Investigate and help develop new avionics technologies.
What you'll need#
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or advanced degree program in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM major.
- Active enrollment status through the completion of the co-op.
- Ability to work on-site for the duration of the term.
- Basic experience with Python or similar scripting languages.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
- A passion for avionics and a pilot's license are preferred qualifications.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Term: Summer 2027 and Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
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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