About the role#
This Systems Engineering Co-Op position is a full-time opportunity based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role spans the Summer and Fall 2027 terms. You will work on-site at the Collins Aerospace facility. This position requires you to be a U.S. Person.
What you'll do#
- Capture requirements from aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).
- Decompose and allocate requirements to specific domains within Collins Aerospace.
- Create test procedures to verify and validate requirements.
- Support the creation and completion of certification artifacts.
- Assist with customer inquiries and investigate hardware or software issues.
- Conduct root cause investigations for issues found during flight tests and in-service operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree or higher program in a STEM discipline, continuing through the end of the co-op.
- Academic background in requirements capture, definition, integration, and verification and validation testing.
- Basic experience in an aerospace engineering development environment.
- Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, JIRA, JAMA, or similar data capture software.
- Knowledge of data bus tools like A429 and A664 readers.
- Experience with the AGILE framework.
- Working knowledge of Python or C++.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
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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