Software Engineering Co-op (Summer/ Fall 2027)
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling for avionics systems.
- Support development and verification of safety-critical software under DO-178 processes.
- Develop software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems.
- Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
- Create DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables.
- Participate in certification efforts with customers and regulatory authorities.
- Conduct and contribute to peer reviews across the software lifecycle.
- Collaborate with engineering, program leadership, and customers on technical solutions.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required.
Requirements
- Actively pursue a bachelor's or advanced STEM degree through completion of the co-op session.
- Have at least 60 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- Preferred experience includes C++ and VxWorks.
- Preferred experience writing high-level and low-level requirements.
- Preferred experience writing test cases and automated test procedures.
- Civil certification experience with DO-178 DAL-A is preferred.
- Preferred experience with flight management systems, software, aircraft applications, or middleware.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Benefits
- Full-time Monday-Friday co-op running May/June through December 2027, including the Fall semester.
- Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Potential benefits for hired applicants include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Applicants may be eligible for annual short-term or long-term incentive compensation depending on position and collective-bargaining coverage.
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.