Software Engineering Co-op (Summer / Fall 2027)
RTX Corporation24 days ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain flight-critical embedded software for aviation and mission systems.
- Work hands-on with embedded Linux, C/C++, networking protocols, device drivers, hardware interfaces, and simulation environments.
- Build high-integrity software meeting safety, reliability, and airworthiness standards.
- Define requirements, implement features, develop test procedures, perform verification activities, and produce certification-ready artifacts.
Requirements
- Strong development experience with C and C++.
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in a STEM field and remain actively enrolled through completion of the co-op.
- Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.
- Preferred qualifications include clear written and verbal communication and collaboration across engineering teams.
Benefits
- Full-time Monday-Friday onsite co-op running May/June through December, including the Fall semester, with mentorship and hands-on experience across the software lifecycle.
- Eligible benefits may include 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.
- Eligible applicants may receive annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation depending on position and business unit.
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.