2027 Systems Engineer Intern
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, IAFresher48m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
This is an Onsite Systems Engineer Intern position supporting Mission Sensors, Weapons, and IFF (Identification Friendly or Foe) avionics systems. The role is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA.
Key Responsibilities
- Help design and define software requirements using DOORs.
- Develop automated and semi-automated test scripts using Python to validate software functionality and system performance.
- Verify software builds in integrated lab environments and support formal verification events for major program deliveries.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine system requirements and design solutions that meet customer needs.
- Present technical progress and status updates to Agile team members and engineering leadership.
What You Will Learn
- Gain experience integrating Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) software supporting mission sensors, weapons, and IFF avionics systems.
- Deepen expertise across multiple phases of the aerospace systems lifecycle within a collaborative Agile environment.
- Strengthen systems engineering skills by supporting requirements development, verification, and integration efforts.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Engineering or a STEM major.
- Must be actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Experience with scripting using Python (or similar).
Qualifications
- Familiarity with Requirements Development.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required.