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System Engineering Co-op- Summer/Fall 2025(Onsite)

Collins Aerospace
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025 CLOSED ON 3/5/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Engineering Co-op- Summer/Fall 2025(Onsite) position at Collins Aerospace?

Date Posted:

2025-02-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

We are currently searching for a Systems Engineer Co-Op (Summer/Fall) to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA. As a systems engineer in the Avionics Computing Products department, you will be part of a multi-functional team comprised of systems and hardware engineers leading the development of all computing products for the Avionics Business Unit.

This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, and will run May/June- December.

What You Will Do:

  • Capture system requirements, design, test cases, and test procedures

  • Integrate, validate, and verify system functionality in the lab

  • Technical collaboration among design functional domains.

  • Assist in resolving technical problems that cross functional domain areas.

What You Will Learn:

  • How to navigate thought the complex regulatory compliance requirements of the FAA and EASA.

  • Complex project coordination using Agile framework

  • Complex troubleshooting skills that cross functional domains

  • Avionics safety critical system design and compliance to DO-178C, DO-254

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • U.S. citizenship is required - Only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under these programs/contracts.

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Excellent communication skills to communicate technical issues and status in both written and oral form to internal and external customers.

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the value of cooperating with team members

  • Works well with others to achieve team goals

  • Remains flexible and considers the opinions, suggestions, and alternatives provided by others

  • Approaches work with enthusiasm

  • Pursues goals and development plans with enthusiasm

  • Adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaborate with teammates to make the best decisions, enjoy learning new technologies, be self-motivated and contribute to a positive work environment.

  • Experience developing in the Agile framework

  • Experience with safety critical system, hardware, or software development (e.g. DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A)

  • Capture system requirements, design, test cases, and test procedures

  • Integrate, validate, and verify system functionality in the lab

  • Technical collaboration among systems, hardware, and software design functions.

  • Assist in resolving technical problems that cross hardware and software functional domain areas.

Learn More and Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Position is eligible for relocation.

  • Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.


Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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.

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, and 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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