About the role#
This is a full-time Display Systems Engineering Co-op position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role runs from January through July or August 2027. You will work on-site, Monday through Friday, and it is expected that you take a semester off from coursework to focus on this work experience. This is a paid position requiring U.S. Person status.
What you'll do#
- Design and develop unique displays for commercial and military avionics.
- Work with an engineering team to support the avionics industry.
- Apply your problem-solving skills to hands-on technical challenges.
- Create or implement changes to product design and development processes.
- Gain exposure to display and optical technologies, engineering design best practices, and industry standards.
What you'll need#
- Current 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 co-op.
- Experience working on collaborative teams and projects.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to read hardware schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Comfort using C++ or Python.
- Experience with optics and optical measurements.
- Familiarity with model-based engineering.
- Prior internship, co-op, or work experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter and Summer 2027.
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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