Cedar Rapids Electrical Engineering Intern

About RTX

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

RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, with about 185,000 employees united by purpose. Its three market leading businesses, world-class operations and research and development investments give people capabilities and opportunities found nowhere else.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry, with a broad portfolio and deep technical expertise for customers around the world.

The Role

The Defense Technologies section of the Applied Research & Technologies division is looking for an Electrical Engineering Intern to support hands-on electronic design, prototyping and lab characterization for emerging defense technology programs. This onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa offers practical lab-centric experience while working with multidisciplinary teams building advanced systems for government customers.

What You Will Do

• Assist with schematic capture, component selection, breadboarding and prototype assembly.
• Support lab testing and characterization of analog, digital and mixed-signal circuits using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies and related instruments.
• Run basic test procedures and document findings in engineering reports or internal summaries.
• Take part in hardware bring-up, debugging and integration under senior engineer guidance.
• Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews and problem-solving sessions.
• Follow Collins Aerospace engineering processes, configuration practices and lab safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronic prototyping experience through academic projects, student clubs or personal hobby work.
• Exposure to schematic or PCB design tools such as Altium, OrCAD or KiCad.
• Understanding of analog circuits, signal integrity or power electronics.
• Ability to document test results and communicate observations clearly.

What We Offer

• A culture guided by Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation.
• Relocation eligibility.

Hired applicants may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays and other benefits, depending on the business unit and any collective-bargaining agreement. Annual incentive programs may also apply, though payments are not guaranteed.

Candidates may be asked to attend some interview steps in person at an RTX office, regardless of whether the role is onsite, hybrid or remote. This is a U.S.-based role. RTX anticipates the application window closing about 40 days after posting, though this may change.