About the role#
RTX is seeking a Systems Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will join the Mission Systems Airborne and Ground Communication Products Department to help design and develop military products that ensure safe and protected communication. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with a team to develop airborne and ground communication products.
- Participate in all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including trade studies, system architecture, requirements definition, integration, and verification.
- Interface with multi-discipline engineering teams to create system solutions for domestic and international customers.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the execution of key program milestones.
- Contribute to technical strategy and solution development.
- Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Advanced degree program in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a STEM-related engineering field.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required).
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, including the roles of scrum master and product owner.
- Experience with the systems development process such as requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and validation.
- Proficiency with tools like MATLAB or Python.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This position is paid.
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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