Summer/Fall Display Systems CO-OP; Onsite
Listed on 2026-10-07
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Date Posted: Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131 Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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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.
What You Will DoImmerses yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run June – December (it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity). As an Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace, you will be provided with the opportunity to broaden your background with a practical approach to engineering. The primary goal is to merge your theoretical knowledge gained in school with practical engineering applications.
Our team is responsible for design and development of dozens of unique displays for Commercial and Military Avionics. Our team designs products that support the full avionics industry. Work with an outstanding team of engineers that develop displays for commercial and military avionics applications. Tackle challenges and apply problem-solving skills in a hands-on work environment. Create and/or implement changes to product design or development processes.
You Will Learn
Display and optical technologies. Engineering design and process best practices. Avionics and Aerospace industry standards.
Qualifications You Must Have- Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Engineering 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.
- Experience working on collaborative projects and teams.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel).
- Ability to read hardware schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Comfortable with C++ or Python.
- Experience with optics and optical measurements.
- Familiar with model-based engineering.
- Prior internship, coop, or other 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.
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…
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