Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, IAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- AgilePythonJavaC++CGit
- Work
- On-site in Cedar Rapids · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python54%Agile36%Java35%C++26%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This position is for a Software Engineering Intern supporting the shaping of future defense systems for the armed forces. The role is located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Key Responsibilities
- DEVELOP features
- WRITE verification tests
- TEST your code
- LEAD peer reviews of your code
- SUPPORT software integration onto platform hardware
- Work on flight display software applications (FDSA), flight management systems (FMS), datalink emulation, and other mission-critical software.
- Collaborate with fellow software engineers, scrum masters, product owners, software architects, and other teams.
- Support requirements decomposition and derivation to produce software requirements.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- A minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship / co-op session.
- Training/education in Java, C/C++, and Python.
- Proficiency in using Jira, Git, and Visual Studio Code for software development, version control, issue tracking, and collaboration.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance.
- Education with the Rust and Java programming languages.
- Education with requirements analysis, requirements decomposition, and derivation.
- Education in UML, SysML, and other MBSE tools. Understanding of MBSE theory.
- Education in Object Oriented Development with the ability to understand complex software designs based on customer requirements.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
Security & Citizenship Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
- Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret.
- Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.