Cedar Rapids Software Engineering Co-op

Ready to explore aerospace and defense? RTX internships, co-ops and full-time careers give you a strong foundation to work on complex problems, grow your skills and help create a safer, more connected world.

What You Will Do

This is a full-time, Monday through Friday co-op session running May/June through December, including the Fall semester. Students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully take part in this working mentorship.

• Design, develop and maintain flight-critical embedded software for next-generation aviation and mission solutions
• Work hands-on with embedded Linux, C/C++, networking protocols, device drivers, hardware interfaces and simulation environments
• Build high-integrity systems that meet strict safety, reliability and airworthiness standards
• Define requirements, implement features, develop test procedures, perform verification and produce certification-ready artifacts

What You Will Learn

• Cutting-edge processing and computing technologies used across the avionics industry
• The full software lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through development, verification and certification
• Proven engineering processes built to deliver high-quality, safety-critical software

What We Offer

RTX values Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Hired applicants may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, an employee assistance program, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays. Benefits vary by business unit and collective-bargaining status. Eligible hires may also receive annual incentive compensation, which is not guaranteed.

This role is U.S.-based. Candidates may be asked to attend some interview steps in person at an RTX office, regardless of the role's designated work type.

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