About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as part of the systems engineering team. This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Person.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with systems, software, and hardware engineers to create safe, reliable avionics display solutions.
- Develop and execute system-level operational tests for Avionics Display Systems.
- Write software tools to support the integration, verification, and validation of display systems.
- Gain experience with the system development lifecycle, including requirements capture, system modeling, and design.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program for Aerospace Engineering, with active status through the internship session.
- Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ARINC 661, ARINC 664, and ARP-4754.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
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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