Software Engineering Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)
RTX Corporation1 month ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Capture software requirements and contribute to software design, coding, testing, and verification for the A661 Graphics Server.
- Develop embedded software in C++ for a cockpit display system graphics server.
- Test and verify software to Design Assurance Level A under the DO-178C standard.
- Use desktop systems and target hardware in an engineering laboratory to deliver software within schedule and cost constraints.
- Identify root causes of moderate to complex software issues using debugging and analysis tools.
- Communicate technical software issues to project leadership and collaborate with a large systems engineering team.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in a STEM discipline and actively enrolled through completion of the co-op session.
- Have at least 29 credit hours by the start of the internship or co-op session.
- Experience may come from on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- Demonstrated interest in embedded software and board-level device drivers is preferred.
- Programming experience in C, C++, and/or Python is preferred.
- Familiarity with real-time operating system and object-oriented programming concepts is preferred.
- Experience with all phases of the software development life cycle is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a proactive approach are preferred.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship is required for access to information under the program or contract.
Benefits
- Full-time onsite Monday-Friday co-op running January through August 2027, with students expected to take a semester off from coursework.
- Potential eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on position and business unit.
- Relocation eligibility may apply.
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.