Systems Engineering Co-op – Special Operations Aviation Mainline (Summer/Fall 2027) - Onsite

Date Posted

2026-09-04

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182 ~ 1100 Cimmie Ave Ne ~ BLDG 182

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 You Will Do

Work alongside systems engineers developing and integrating avionics capabilities for MH-47 and MH-60 helicopters. Learn how customer and system-level requirements are captured, decomposed, allocated, reviewed, and ultimately verified. Help develop engineering requirements and test procedures for new capabilities. Perform hands-on testing in Systems Integration Laboratories (SILs) that replicate aircraft avionics and cockpit environments. See how engineering decisions made in Cedar Rapids ultimately support aircraft and crews operating in demanding environments.

What You Will Learn

How complex aircraft systems move from customer need → requirement → design → integration → verification → fielded capability. How systems engineers make decisions when software, hardware, aircraft interfaces, and operational requirements all collide. How engineers troubleshoot complex integrated systems when the answer isn't obvious. How requirements and verification evidence are managed using tools such as DOORS, JAMA, JIRA, and ALM. How Agile development works on a large aerospace program.

Qualifications You Must Have

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be pursuing Bache