Flight Control Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
RTX Corporation1 month ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Define and review software and interface requirements for flight control systems.
- Develop and implement software architecture and designs from parent requirements.
- Implement control algorithms and signal processing for flight control systems.
- Write hand-coded software and integrate auto-generated code from MATLAB Simulink and Stateflow models.
- Conduct requirements-based testing of flight controls software.
- Support product certification through DO-178B/C-compliant development.
- Learn from and collaborate with experienced flight controls software engineers.
Requirements
- Be actively pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline through completion of the internship or co-op session.
- Have at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship or co-op session.
- Have experience developing in modern programming languages such as C++ or C.
- Have experience with object-oriented design.
- U.S. Person status is required, or the candidate must be eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations.
- Preferred qualifications include knowledge of data structures, experience with MATLAB/Simulink model-based development, avionics interest or experience, collaboration skills, and the ability to communicate technical information to management, customers, and engineering teams.
Benefits
- Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Relocation eligible.
- Potential eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for the Employee Scholar Program and annual incentive compensation programs.
About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.