Flight Control Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
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 design 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 controls 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 the internship or co-op session.
- Have at least 60 hours of college credit 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.
- Preferred: knowledge of data structures, MATLAB/Simulink model-based development, avionics systems, team collaboration, and technical communication.
- Preferred: familiarity with agile methodologies.
Benefits
- Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Summer 2027 internship or co-op opportunity with relocation eligibility.
- Potential eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and the Employee Scholar Program.
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.