About the role#
This is a full-time, on-site co-op position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role runs from May or June through December 2027. You will work with a team of engineers focused on the design and development of displays for commercial and military avionics applications. This position requires you to be a U.S. Person.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with engineers to develop display technology for avionics.
- Apply problem-solving skills in a hands-on work environment.
- Create or implement changes to product designs and development processes.
- Learn about display and optical technologies, engineering design practices, and industry standards.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Actively enrolled in school through the end of the co-op.
- Completed at least 60 credit hours by the start of the term.
- Experience working on collaborative teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to read hardware schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Familiarity with C++ or Python.
- Experience with optics and optical measurements.
- Knowledge of model-based engineering.
- Prior internship or work experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer and Fall 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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