Systems Engineering Co-op Special Operations Aviation Mainline Summer Fall Onsite

Position: Systems Engineering Co-op – Special Operations Aviation Mainline (Summer/Fall 2027) - Onsite Position Overview 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. Location Country: United States of America US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182 ~ 1100 Cimmie Ave Ne ~ BLDG 182 Position

Role Type Onsite Citizenship and Status

Requirements 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 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do Work alongside systems engineers developing and integrating avionics capabilities for MH-47 and MH-60 helicopters. Learn how customer and system-level requirements are captured, decomposed, allocated, reviewed, and ultimately verified. Help develop engineering requirements and test procedures for new capabilities.

Perform hands‑on testing in Systems Integration Laboratories (SILs) that replicate aircraft avionics and cockpit environments. See how engineering decisions made in Cedar Rapids ultimately support aircraft and crews operating in demanding environments. What You Will Learn How complex aircraft systems move from customer need → requirement → design → integration → verification → fielded capability.

How systems engineers make decisions when software, hardware, aircraft interfaces, and operational requirements all collide. How engineers troubleshoot complex integrated systems when the answer isn't obvious. How requirements and verification evidence are managed using tools such as DOORS, JAMA, JIRA, and ALM.

How Agile development works on a large aerospace program.

Qualifications You Must Have High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.

Qualifications We Prefer An interest in aviation, avionics, software, systems engineering, integration, or test. Coursework or experience involving requirements, software, electronics, embedded systems, testing, or systems design. Familiarity with Agile development or tools such as DOORS, JAMA, JIRA, or ALM.

Experience working on technical projects where you had to troubleshoot something that didn't work the first time. The confidence to ask questions when you don't understand something.

What We Offer 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.

Salary 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.

Benefits 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.

Location Notes 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…