Software Engineering Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, IAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
- Full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, running January-August.
- Students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity.
- Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130
- Position Role Type: Onsite
- U.S. citizenship is required.
What You Will Do
- Design, develop, and maintain flight‑critical embedded software for next‑generation aviation and mission solutions.
- Work hands-on with embedded Linux, C/C++, networking protocols, device drivers, hardware interfaces, and simulation environments.
- Build high‑integrity systems that meet rigorous safety, reliability, and airworthiness standards.
- Define requirements, implement features, develop test procedures, perform verification activities, and produce certification-ready artifacts.
What You Will Learn
- Cutting-edge processing and computing technologies.
- The full software lifecycle—from requirements and architecture through development, verification, and certification.
- Proven engineering processes designed to deliver high‑quality, safety‑critical software.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- C
- C++
- Embedded Linux
- Networking protocols
- Device drivers
- Hardware interfaces
- Simulation environments
Qualifications
- Strong development experience with C and C++.
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
- Must be actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship / co-op session.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Collaboration skills for working across engineering teams on design and implementation.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.