Software Engineering Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Date Posted: 2026-10-09; Country: United States of America; Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182 ~ 1100 Cimmie Ave Ne ~ BLDG 182; Position Role Type: Onsite; U.S. citizenship required; Security Clearance: None/Not Required.

About the role

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.

This role is Onsite: employees work primarily onsite.

What You Will Do

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday‑Friday co‑op session running January‑August (including the Spring semester; students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).
• Work within a team of Systems and Software engineers to design, develop, and test software features for software solutions integrated into helicopters and planes.
• Integrate soft skills (leadership, communication, coordination, proactiveness) into a dynamic environment that provides quality and timely products to internal and external customers.
• Travel (domestic and international

What You Will Learn

Grow knowledge of Software Engineering and Flight Management Systems.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience with C, C++, ADA, and/or Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to draft System and/or Software Requirements.
• Pilot/Avionics experience (e.g., Private Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance, DO‑178 Certification).
• Prior RTX internship, co‑op, or work experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short‑term and 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.

RTX values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term