Software Engineering Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)
RTX Corporation1 month ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop software tools used in avionics software development and certification.
- Build and support cloud and desktop environments for DevOps pipelines, desktop deployments, and external customers.
- Work on DO-330-qualified tools, simulation tools, and infrastructure tools for avionics applications.
- Collaborate with software and systems engineers in a cross-functional team using Collins Aerospace engineering processes.
- Work with a mentor to deliver solutions for commercial and military avionics platforms.
Requirements
- Actively pursue a bachelor’s or advanced degree in a STEM field through completion of the co-op session.
- Have a minimum of 90 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.
- Have programming experience in C, C++, C#, Java, or Python.
- Have experience with Microsoft Windows 11 and using software on PCs.
- Experience may come from on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- Object-oriented programming experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with software containers, automated testing, DevOps concepts, and CI/CD practices is preferred.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Grafana, Artifactory, or Jenkins is preferred.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience is preferred.
Benefits
- Full-time Monday-Friday co-op session running January through August 2027, including the Spring semester, with an expected semester away from coursework.
- Onsite work in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Mentorship and multidisciplinary engineering collaboration.
- Potential eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, tuition support through the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- The role may provide eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, which are not guaranteed.
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.