Cedar Rapids 2027 Co-Op Systems Engineer

Are you ready to explore aerospace and defense? RTX internships, co-ops and full-time careers offer a strong foundation for working on complex problems, building your skills and helping create a safer, more connected world.

What You Will Do

• Take part in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session running May/June through December. Students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage in this working mentorship.
• As an Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace, broaden your background with a practical approach to engineering, combining classroom knowledge with real engineering work.
• Work with engineers who develop displays for commercial and military avionics. The team designs and develops dozens of unique displays that support the wider avionics industry.
• Tackle challenges and apply problem-solving skills in a hands-on environment.
• Create or implement changes to product design or development processes.

What You Will Learn

• Display and optical technologies
• Engineering design and process best practices
• Avionics and aerospace industry standards

Qualifications You Must Have

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• A minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the co-op session.
• Experience working on collaborative projects and teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to read hardware schematics and mechanical drawings
• Comfortable with C++ or Python
• Experience with optics and optical measurements
• Familiarity with model-based engineering
• Prior internship, co-op, or other work experience

What We Offer

RTX values Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation eligibility applies.

This is an onsite role. Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in person. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, and holidays, along with annual incentive programs that depend on the level of the role and company performance.

This role is U.S.-based and requires U.S. Person status. No security clearance is required. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.