About the role#
This Systems Engineering Co-Op position involves working on avionics capabilities for MH-47 and MH-60 helicopters. You will join a team in Cedar Rapids to support the development and integration of these aircraft systems. This is a full-time, paid position requiring on-site work. U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with systems engineers to develop and integrate avionics for specific helicopter platforms.
- Capture, decompose, allocate, review, and verify system-level requirements.
- Help develop engineering requirements and test procedures for new capabilities.
- Conduct hands-on testing in Systems Integration Laboratories that replicate cockpit and avionics environments.
What you'll need#
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field, continuing through the end of the internship.
- An interest in aviation, avionics, software, systems engineering, or testing.
- Coursework or experience with requirements, electronics, embedded systems, or systems design.
- Familiarity with Agile development or tools like DOORS, JAMA, JIRA, or ALM.
- Experience troubleshooting technical projects when initial attempts fail.
- The confidence to ask questions when you encounter something you do not understand.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Term: Summer 2027 and Fall 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
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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