Systems Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027) - Onsite

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

 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.

Support system-level requirements development by analyzing customer specifications and translating them into clear hardware and software needs. Participate in system integration activities, including creating interface definitions and verifying system behavior against requirements. Assist with verification and validation planning and execution, including test procedure development and data analysis. Contribute to functional analyses, architectural exploration, and trade studies to evaluate design alternatives considering performance, cost, and risk. Help maintain system configuration and documentation throughout the development lifecycle.

How avionics systems for business and regional aircraft are architected, integrated, and validated. How systems engineering processes are applied in an industry environment, from early concept through certification and delivery. How to use tools and methods for requirements management, verification planning, and model-based systems engineering.

You Must Have: Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in an applicable engineering discipline [Aerospace (preferred), Electrical, Computer, Mechanical] and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co-op session.

We Prefer: Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience. Private Pilot License, or general passion for aviation.

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 ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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 Program,