Software Engineering Co-op Cedar Rapids

Ready to explore aerospace and defense? RTX 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-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/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, run verification activities and produce certification-ready artifacts

What You Will Learn

• Leading-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

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

Work Model

This is an onsite role, meaning the work is performed primarily on site. Candidates may also be asked to attend select interview steps in person at an RTX office.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans.