About the role#
This is a full-time, on-site Systems Engineering internship for Summer 2027 based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will work within a cross-functional Agile team to support the development of military communications systems for airborne and ground-based platforms. You will be paired with a dedicated mentor to help guide your contributions throughout the program.
What you'll do#
- Support hands-on hardware integration in the Systems Engineering Lab, including equipment setup, installation, cabling, and troubleshooting communications systems.
- Assist with test execution, document results, and maintain laboratory configurations for system integration.
- Develop, decompose, and trace requirements for complex communications systems.
- Use CAMEO to create logical and physical system architecture diagrams.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers across software, hardware, and cybersecurity disciplines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or advanced degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required on your first day.
- Experience with prototype hardware integration, including equipment setup, cabling, and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency with engineering tools such as Microsoft Visio, Excel, or hardware diagnostic utilities.
- Familiarity with systems engineering fundamentals, including requirement decomposition and operational concepts, is preferred.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools like Cameo, Magic Draw, or Enterprise Architect is preferred.
- Exposure to Atlassian tools like Jama, Jira, or Confluence and automated test scripting is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
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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