Electrical Engineer Co-Op; Summer/Fall
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
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:
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.
What You Will Do- You will support products at all phases of the product lifecycle (design & development, transition to production, factory support, service support).
- You will support circuit board designs involving complex microprocessor and FPGA architectures including schematic capture, part selection, simulation, and troubleshooting activities.
- You will obsolescence resolution activities.
- You will implement/support designs that are optimized for a balance of cost, manufacturability and testability.
- You will implement/support designs that are in strict compliance with DO-160 and DO-254 standards.
- You will learn from experienced engineers and have access to Collins Aerospace Communities of Practice and network of Fellows/Subject Matter Experts.
- You will gain experience in all aspects of the hardware development lifecycle.
- You will gain experience with complex hardware designs and avionics systems.
- Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Experience in a lab environment performing hands on troubleshooting with engineering test equipment.
- Experience with schematic capture of digital/analog mixed-signal circuit designs.
- Experience with computer hardware architecture, components, and design characteristics.
- * Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- Safety
- Trust
- Respect
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Innovation
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
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.
-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
Equal Opportunity EmployerRTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All…
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