Cedar Rapids Hiring 2027 Co-op Systems Engineer

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers offer a strong foundation to work on complex problems, grow your skills and help create a safer, more connected world.

What You Will Do

• Take part in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session running from January through July/August. Students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage in this working mentorship opportunity.
• As an Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace, you will broaden your background with a practical approach to engineering, combining classroom knowledge with real engineering applications. Your team designs and develops dozens of unique displays for commercial and military avionics, supporting the full avionics industry.
• Work alongside engineers who develop displays for commercial and military avionics applications.
• Tackle challenges and apply problem-solving skills in a hands-on environment.
• Create and/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

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship/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

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation eligibility is available for this role.

This is an onsite role. Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in person, regardless of role type.

This role is U.S.-based. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Annual incentive programs may also apply, though payments are not guaranteed.

The salary range is a good faith estimate covering all experience levels. Offers depend on factors such as the role, work experience, location, education, and key skills.

RTX anticipates the application window closing about 40 days after posting, though this may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business need.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable protected class.