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. Wh [... source excerpt omitted ...] 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 Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session. Qual [... source excerpt omitted ...] riate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whet