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Software Engineering Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)

Collins Aerospace · Cedar Rapids, IA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (400 Collins Rd NE, BLDG 124) · Onsite · Full‑time co‑op, January–August (Monday–Friday) · U.S. citizenship required · No security clearance required

About the role

The Intelligent Aerospace Technologies Development Sandbox team within Applied Research & Technology (ART) is seeking a high‑energy, inquisitive, and motivated student co‑op with academic or personal project experience in Artificial Intelligence or Generative AI. As a co‑op, you will contribute to defining disruptive new development processes for Collins Aerospace, helping enable faster cycle times, lower lifecycle cost, reduced tech debt, and improved reuse across next‑generation avionics systems. This position is on‑site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The co‑op session runs January through August, including the Spring semester; students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development, design, and execution of experiments exploring Generative AI for safety‑critical development
  • Work collaboratively within the Sandbox environment to investigate new tools, workflows, and prototype solutions
  • Apply curiosity and problem‑solving skills to real engineering challenges
  • Assist in creating documentation, demos, or prototype integrations related to AI/ML technologies
  • Collaborate with engineers across multiple sub‑projects and contribute to technical discussions

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and actively enrolled through the completion of the co‑op session
  • Minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the co‑op session
  • Coursework or personal project experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Generative AI
  • Familiarity with Python development and Linux/Unix environments (experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively in a collaborative environment
  • Experience experimenting with LLMs, Generative AI models, or AI‑driven tools
  • Understanding of basic software engineering concepts (via coursework or projects)
  • Exposure to full‑stack concepts or API‑driven development
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as LangChain, Haystack, or similar technologies
  • Prior RTX internship, co‑op, or work experience

Pay

Salary range: $37,000 – $82,000 USD (good‑faith estimate representative of all experience levels; actual offer based on role, function, responsibilities, experience, location, education, and key skills).

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 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

Specific benefits vary by business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed; dependent on individual, business unit, and company performance).

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday–Friday, on‑site in Cedar Rapids, IA. Co‑op session runs January through August (including Spring semester).

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