Software Engineering Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Support the development, design, and execution of experiments involving Generative AI for safety-critical development.
- Investigate new tools, workflows, and prototype solutions within the Development Sandbox.
- Create documentation, demonstrations, and prototype integrations related to AI and Machine Learning technologies.
- Collaborate with engineers across multiple sub-projects and contribute to technical discussions.
- Apply problem-solving skills to real engineering challenges and help define improved development processes for aerospace systems.
Requirements
- Be actively pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced STEM degree through completion of the co-op session.
- Have at least 60 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.
- Have coursework or personal project experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Generative AI.
- Have familiarity with Python development and Linux/Unix environments.
- Have experience experimenting with LLMs, Generative AI models, or AI-driven tools.
- Understand basic software engineering concepts through coursework or projects.
- Have exposure to full-stack concepts or API-driven development.
- Be familiar with frameworks such as LangChain, Haystack, or similar technologies.
- Be able to communicate clearly and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience is listed as a qualification.
Benefits
- Full-time Monday-Friday co-op session running January through August 2027, including the Spring semester, with students expected to take a semester away from coursework.
- Onsite work in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- U.S. citizenship, U.S. person status, or qualifying immigration status is required for access to program information; only U.S. citizens are authorized under this program/contract.
- Eligible hires may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, tuition support through the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
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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.