About the role#
This is a full-time Software Engineering Co-op position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role spans the Summer and Fall 2027 terms, running from June through December. You will work on-site, Monday through Friday, and should plan to take a semester off from coursework to focus on this mentorship opportunity.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and maintain flight-critical embedded software for aviation and mission solutions.
- Work with embedded Linux, C/C++, networking protocols, device drivers, hardware interfaces, and simulation environments.
- Build high-integrity systems that meet safety, reliability, and airworthiness standards.
- Define requirements, implement features, develop test procedures, perform verification, and produce certification-ready artifacts.
What you'll need#
- Strong development experience with C and C++.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the co-op.
- U.S. citizenship is required to access program information.
- Ability to work effectively within engineering teams and communicate clearly.
- Prior internship, co-op, or work experience at RTX is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Schedule: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: This is a 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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