About the role#
This is a full-time Systems Engineering internship for Summer 2027 based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will work on-site as part of the avionics team. This position requires U.S. citizenship.
What you'll do#
- Determine system requirements for avionics.
- Create system design documentation, including interface control and hardware interconnect definitions, along with human-machine interface documentation.
- Run verification procedures for laboratory testing of avionics equipment.
- Ensure all work complies with relevant certification regulations.
- Collaborate with large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
- Gain experience with engineering tools such as Jira, Confluence, and JAMA.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Industrial, or Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.
- Past experience with RTX internships, co-ops, or other work roles.
- Previous aviation experience, such as time spent as a pilot or aircraft maintainer.
- Experience with technical writing, including undergraduate research papers.
- A history of project leadership or roles involving coordination and communication.
- Personal project experience involving the construction or operation of complex systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
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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