About the role#
This is a full-time Software Engineering Co-op position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will work on-site from January through August 2027. This role requires you to take a semester off from your coursework to focus on this mentorship opportunity. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
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 activities, and produce certification-ready artifacts.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
- Actively enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
- Minimum of 90 credit hours completed by the start of the term.
- Strong development experience with C and C++.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience is preferred.
- Ability to collaborate across engineering teams.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Term: Winter 2027 through Summer 2027.
- Modality: 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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