Software Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)
RTX Corporation1 month ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software, networking, and communication products using C/C++, Python, and Rust.
- Collaborate across requirements, design, implementation, test development, and verification activities.
- Support new software initiatives and contribute to decisions affecting team cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Optimize performance, improve robustness, and explore new design concepts for tactical communications systems.
- Work with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary subject matter experts while receiving mentorship.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and remain actively enrolled through the co-op session.
- Must have at least 60 hours of college credit by the start of the co-op.
- U.S. citizenship is required because the role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
- An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with C/C++, Rust, or Python; Git or other version control systems; embedded software development; and Linux development environments.
- Experience may come from on-the-job work, research, coursework, or projects.
Benefits
- Full-time Monday-Friday co-op running May/June through December 2027, including the fall semester, with students expected to take a semester away from coursework.
- Onsite work in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Mentorship, hands-on experience with innovative technologies, and cross-functional development opportunities.
- Eligible hired applicants may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
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.