Software Engineering Co-op in Cedar Rapids, IA

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, build 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 January through August, including the Spring 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 strict safety, reliability and airworthiness standards.
• Define requirements, implement features, develop test procedures, perform verification activities and produce 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collaboration skills for working across engineering teams on design and implementation.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op or work experience.

What We Offer

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

Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is on-site, hybrid or remote.