Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 82000 - 82000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids IA 400 Collins Rd NE Cedar Rapids IA 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 position is for a motivated Electrical or Computer engineering candidate within the Product Enabling Technologies team. This individual will be involved in the design implementation verification and integration of embedded software that supports a wide variety of high-performance applications. These applications are utilized in communications and information assurance products across Mission Systems.

What You Will Do:

Design develop and continuously enhance our customized Linux OS ecosystem and maintain ownership over areas such as build toolchain kernel root filesystem bootloader device drivers and board support package (BSP) for a wide variety of hardware boards.

Contribute to the design coding testing delivery and ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems.

Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues.

Prepare software builds for execution in a simulation environment reference platforms and on the target hardware. Understand and utilize the appropriate Collins Aerospace processes and tools during product development resulting in increased product quality and improving customer satisfaction.

What You Will Learn:

You will work with an experienced team to learn best practices and Collins engineering processes for implementing world class embedded solutions.

You will get to work with cutting edge technologies developed both in house and by external vendors.

You will learn how embedded Linux and low-level software are used to implement solutions utilized in communications security and space-based products.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelors or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is

U.S. citizenship is as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience using ASIC and/or FPGA design tools (e.g. Modelsim Quartus Vivado or other FPGA-specific tools)
- Experience with debugging and root cause investigations on hardware using hardware schematics integrated FPGA vendor debug tools and digital lab equipment
- Digital circuit architecture and resource tradeoffs
- Some background in signal processing and/or information assurance
- Familiarity with the signal processing system simulation & analysis tools (e.g. Matlab Simulink)
- Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools (e.g. Git Subversion)

Collins Aerospace a Raytheon Technologies company is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger A team whose impact stretches across the world and even beyond At Collins Aerospace our Mission Systems team helps civilian military and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team youll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

This position is eligible for relocation.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

Regardless of your role type collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day.

The salary range for this role is 37000 USD - 82000 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 candidates 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 companys 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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Date Posted:Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HIA32: Cedar Rapids IA 400 Collins Rd NE Cedar Rapids IA 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is requir...