Software Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run May/June- December (including the Fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).   Design, develop, and maintain flight‑critical embedded software for next‑generation aviation and mission solutions  Work hands-on with embedded Linux, C/C++, networking protocols, device drivers, hardware interfaces, and simulation environments  Build high‑integrity systems that meet rigorous safety, reliability, and airworthiness standards  Define requirements, implement features, develop test procedures, perform verification activities, and produce certification-ready artifacts    What You Will Learn Cutting-edge processing and computing technologies that keep us at the forefront of the avionics industry  The full software lifecycle—from requirements and architecture through development, verification, and certification  Proven engineering processes designed to deliver high‑quality, safety‑critical software    Qualifications You Must Hav e Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session. Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session. Strong development experience with C and C++    Qualifications We Prefer Collaboration skills for working across engineering teams on design and implementation  Clear and effective written and verbal communication Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation Eligibility     Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.   Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.   As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar