Software Engineering Co-op (Summer / Fall 2027)

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Requirements Summary

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

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Software EngineerSoftware Engineering

2026-10-19

United States of America

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130

Onsite

Requirements

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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Strong development experience with C and C++
Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.

Clear and effective written and verbal communication
Collaboration skills for working across engineering teams on design and implementation

None/Not Required

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.

Responsibilities

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→Cutting-edge processing and computing technologies that keep us at the forefront of the avionics industry
→The full software lifecycle—from requirements and architecture through development, verification, and certification
→ Proven engineering processes designed to deliver high‑quality, safety‑critical software

Design, develop, and maintain flight‑critical embedded software for next‑generation aviation and mission solutions
Work hands-on with embedded Linux, C/C++, networking protocols, device drivers, hardware interfaces, and simulation environments
Build high‑integrity systems that meet rigorous safety, reliability, and airworthiness standards
Define requirements, implement features, develop test procedures, perform verification activities, and produce certification-ready artifacts

What We Offer

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✓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

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate 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.

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 whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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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