Systems Engineering Co-op Fall 2027

Overview

Are you interested in aerospace and defense? At RTX, internships, co-ops and full-time careers offer a strong foundation for solving complex problems, building your skills and helping create a safer, more connected world.

At Collins Aerospace, you will work on mission-critical communication solutions that support national defense and strategic nuclear deterrence. As a Fall Co-op in Systems Engineering within Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS), you will work with experienced engineers on complex problems, grow your technical skills, and contribute to systems that help keep the nation safe.

No prior industry experience is required. You will receive the training, tools and mentorship you need to succeed. This role is based in Richardson, TX.

What You Will Do

• Work on a cross-functional agile team.
• Work closely with a mentor using Collins Aerospace engineering processes.
• Create, decompose and trace requirements for communications systems on military air and ground platforms.
• Use a model-based systems engineering application to build logical and physical design diagrams.
• Perform integration and testing of communications solutions.
• Support future bids and proposals that create new business opportunities.

What You Will Learn

• Technical experience, mentorship and exposure to senior leaders within Mission Systems.
• Hands-on work in Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Collaboration with systems engineering experts, security and crypto certification specialists, customers, and the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) engineering team, including how a security hardened product is delivered.
• Practice with current modeling tools and next-generation systems engineering processes.
• Exposure to a range of business areas and products in a fast-changing field.