Microelectronics Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 82000 - 82000

Posted on: 10-10-2025

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

We are looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineering Intern to join our Microelectronics team. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the development integration and testing of advanced microelectronic systems. You will work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to real-world projects that support aerospace and defense. This position is ideal for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Systems Engineering or related fields.

What You Will Do:

Assist in defining system requirements interfaces and architecture under the guidance of senior engineers.
Participate in system-level testing validation and troubleshooting of electronic hardware.
Help perform simulations and trade studies to evaluate performance metrics and design options.
Document technical work including requirements test results and analysis reports.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware software and manufacturing.
Participate in team meetings design reviews and engineering planning sessions

What You Will Learn:

Hands-on experience in microelectronics systems engineering.
Mentorship from industry professionals.
Exposure to cutting-edge tools labs and development workflows.
Opportunity to work on meaningful real-world engineering problems.
Networking opportunities and potential pathways to full-time employment.

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 issued security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizensare eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

Basic knowledge of electrical circuits embedded systems or signal processing.
Strong problem-solving analytical and communication skills.
Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative engineering environment.

Learn More and Apply Now!

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 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...