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title: Systems Engineer Summer/Fall Co Op at RTX
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  IA. Pays $37K–$82K per year. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | RTX |
| **Location** | Cedar Rapids, IA (Hybrid) |
| **Salary** | $37K/yr - $82K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time, Intern |
| **Posted** | Sep 29, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** RTX sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 4 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4).
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for RTX.

## Pay for similar jobs

Most similar jobs pay $83,000 – $156,000 a year (median $126,000).

## Description

**Date Posted:**

2026-09-29



**Country:**

United States of America



**Location:**

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131



**Position Role Type:**

Onsite



**U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:**

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.



**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 with other systems, software, and hardware engineers to create avionics display solutions that are high quality, reliable and safe
- Develop and execute system-level operational tests for Avionics Display Systems
- Develop software tools to support display system integration, verification and validation  

**What You Will Learn:**

- Implementation of multiple phases of the system development lifecycle including requirements capture, system design and modeling, integration, system verification and validation

- Application of industry standards and processes, such as ARINC 661, ARINC 664, and ARP-4754

**Qualifications You Must Have:**

- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is required  
 

**Qualifications We Prefer:**

- Experience with at least one programming or scripting language

**What We Offer**

- 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  

**Learn More & Apply Now!**

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.

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 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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## Skills

- Scripting
- Systems Design
- Arp4754
- Requirements Gathering
- Avionics
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Systems Integration
- Verification And Validation
## Benefits

- Mental Health
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)

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