Software Engineering Intern

About the Role

Join the growing Collins Aerospace Core Systems and Libraries team and play a key role in shaping the software foundation that powers modern aircraft. We are seeking an Associate Software Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and driving high-impact solutions across safety-critical systems.

In this role, you will help lead the architecture and development of core software components, libraries, and tools that enable scalable, certifiable avionics platforms. You'll work across the full software lifecycle, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with civil and military certification standards.

This is a unique opportunity to influence system-level design, advance open architecture initiatives, and contribute to technologies that define the future of aerospace.

Location: Onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

What You Will Do

• Develop the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned to avionics system requirements.
• Work with technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software (DO-178).
• Develop software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems.
• Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
• Develop DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables.
• Perform certification efforts, including engagement with customers and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct and contribute to peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives.
• Willing and able to travel as required (domestic and international less than 10%).

What You Will Learn

• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of avionics and aerospace systems.
• Build end-to-end expertise across the full product lifecycle, from requirements and design through verification and delivery of safety-critical systems.
• Develop a deep understanding of software certification (DO-178) and how world-class avionics products meet rigorous regulatory standards.
• Learn how to design, scale, and sustain software product lines that support a wide range of platforms and global customers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation eligibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, 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 on-site, hybrid or remote.