Software Engineering Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with software engineers, integration specialists, and test engineers to develop and deliver avionics software.
- Support development, analysis, and refinement of software requirements and interfaces.
- Contribute to software verification and testing strategies for functional and performance requirements.
- Participate in reviews of requirements, design documents, and test procedures.
- Assist with software integration, debugging, and issue resolution in development, simulation, and testing environments.
- Communicate technical progress, challenges, and solutions to team members, mentors, and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.
- Must remain actively enrolled through completion of the co-op session.
- Must have at least 60 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.
- Experience with C/C++ and Python, which may be gained through work, research, coursework, or projects.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment is preferred.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience is preferred.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future company immigration sponsorship.
Benefits
- Full-time onsite co-op session running January through August 2027, including the Spring semester, with an expected semester away from coursework.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and a dedicated technical copilot.
- Eligible hired applicants may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, educational assistance, 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.