About the role#
This Systems Engineering Co-op position focuses on the Special Operations Aviation Mainline. You will work on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to support the development and integration of avionics for MH-47 and MH-60 helicopters. This role requires U.S. citizenship.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with systems engineers on avionics capabilities for military helicopters.
- Capture, decompose, allocate, review, and verify system-level and customer requirements.
- Develop engineering requirements and test procedures for new capabilities.
- Perform hands-on testing within Systems Integration Laboratories to replicate cockpit and aircraft environments.
- Support the engineering decisions that assist aircraft and crews in demanding 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.
- Active enrollment status through the completion of the co-op session.
- An interest in aviation, avionics, software, systems engineering, integration, or testing.
- Coursework or experience with requirements, software, electronics, embedded systems, testing, or systems design.
- Familiarity with Agile development or tools such as DOORS, JAMA, JIRA, or ALM.
- Experience troubleshooting technical projects.
- The confidence to ask questions.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Modality: This is an on-site position.
- Employment: Full-time co-op.
- 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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