Flight Control Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) (Open)
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 control software.
- Support product certification through DO-178B/C-compliant development.
- Learn from and collaborate with experienced flight control software engineers.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline and remaining actively enrolled through completion of the internship or co-op session.
- Have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship or co-op session.
- Experience developing in modern programming languages such as C++ or C.
- Experience with object-oriented design.
- U.S. person status or eligibility to obtain necessary export authorizations.
- Preferred: knowledge of data structures, model-based development in MATLAB/Simulink, avionics systems, agile methodologies, team collaboration, and communicating technical information to management, customers, and engineering teams.
Benefits
- Summer 2027 internship with onsite work 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, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays, depending on the business unit and employment agreement.
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.