Software Engineering Co-op in Cedar Rapids

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? At RTX, our 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 running from 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 and C++, networking protocols, device drivers, hardware interfaces and simulation environments.
• Build high-integrity systems that meet rigorous safety, reliability and airworthiness standards, including defining requirements, implementing features, writing test procedures, performing verification and producing certification-ready artifacts.

What You Will Learn

• Cutting-edge processing and computing technologies that keep us at the forefront of the avionics industry.
• The full software lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through development, verification and certification.
• Proven engineering processes designed to deliver high-quality, safety-critical software.

What We Offer

Our values guide our actions, behaviors and performance: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation. Relocation eligibility is available for this role.

Candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as onsite, hybrid or remote.