Avionics Test Engineering -Systems Engineer Intern (Onsite)
Onsite systems engineering internship at RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA supporting avionics test engineering: capturing requirements, generating test cases, and running verification & validation testing while coordinating across teams. Requires U.S. citizenship and active enrollment in an engineering Bachelor's or Master's program.
- Compensation
- $37K–$82K / yr
- Location
- US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, actively enrolled through completion of the internship/co-op session
- U.S. citizenship required (only U.S. citizens authorized to access information under this program/contract)
Nice to have
- Experience with Systems and Software Integration activities
- Experience with Systems Engineering following defined engineering best practices
- Familiarity with engineering development tools like DOORS, Jama, Matlab, Atlassian Collaboration Tools, and Microsoft Office 365 suite
Full description
Date Posted:
2026-10-03
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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 Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? 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.
What will you Do:
- Capture requirements and establish solid designs for new projects
- Drive resolution for technical issues through problem solving and coordination across teams.
- Generate test cases and conducting verification and validation testing
- Contribute to the process and standards development with both internal and external stakeholders
What will you Learn:
- Systems Engineering Processes
- What makes a good requirement
- Communication across discipline groups
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience with Systems and Software Integration activities.
- Experience with Systems Engineering following defined engineering best practices.
- Familiarity with engineering development tools like DOORS, Jama, Matlab, Atlassian Collaboration Tools, and Microsoft Office 365 suite.
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.
- Relocation Eligibility
Learn More & Apply Now!
Please consider the following role type definition 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.