Software Engineering Co-op (Summer/ Fall 2027)

• 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.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with C++ and VxWorks. 
• Experience writing High-Level and Low-Level Requirements. 
• Experience writing Test Cases and Automated Test Procedures. 
• Experience with Civil Certification DO-178 – DAL A preferred. 
• Experience with design and development of Flight Management Systems, Software, Aircraft Applications or Middleware. 
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

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.

• →Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of avionics and aerospace systems  
• →Build end-to-end expertise across the full product lifecycle, from requirements and design through verification and delivery of safety-critical systems  
• →Develop a deep understanding of software certification (DO-178) and how world-class avionics products meet rigorous regulatory standards  
• →Learn how to design, scale, and sustain software product lines that support a wide range of platforms and global customers 

Join the growing Collins Aerospace Core Systems and Libraries team and play a key role in shaping the software foundation that powers modern aircraft. We are seeking an Software Engineer Co-op who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and driving high-impact solutions across safety-critical systems. 

In this role, you will help lead the architecture and development of core software components, libraries, and tools that enable scalable, certifiable avionics platforms. You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with civil and military certification standards. 

• This is a unique opportunity to influence system-level design, advance open architecture initiatives, and contribute to technologies that define the future of aerospace. 
• Develop the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned to avionics system requirements  
• Work with technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software (DO-178)  
• Develop software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems  
• Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles  
• Develop DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables  
• Perform certification efforts, including engagement with customers and regulatory authorities  
• Conduct and contribute to peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across the lifecycle  
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives 
• Willing and Able to travel as required (domestic and international <10%).  

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