Electrical Engineering Co-op (Spring & Summer 2026)(Onsite)

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Looking for an exciting opportunity to learn more about the Aerospace industry while finishing your degree Consider joining us here at Collins Aerospace where were working side-by-side with customers on exciting industry possibilities. With a comprehensive portfolio extensive capabilities and broad expertise were crafting intelligent solutions to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market all representing the best in innovation and technology for the industries we serve across commercial business space and military and defense aviation.

Partner with our dedicated people leaders to experience meaningful work aligned with your university curriculum powerful exposure to leadership at all levels tailored career growth and more! At Collins were redefining aerospace and were just getting started. Come soar with us!

This position is a 2026 spring (Jan start) and summer (early to mid August end) co-op for a student majoring in Electrical Engineering with interests in hardware design/support. This position provides the opportunity for you to broaden your background with a practical approach to engineering. The primary goal for you is to merge your theoretical knowledge gained in school with practical engineering applications. Our team is responsible for hardware design support and development of digital and analog circuitry for embedded systems utilizing Multicore Processors memory devices FPGAs Networking Components high speed interfaces and analog devices on Commercial Avionics and Business and Regional Avionics platforms. This exciting opportunity will allow you to work in our growing team of engineers supporting and designing state-of-the-art industry-leading multicore processing for Graphics Generation Displays. Our team designs and supports the hardware for Network Switches Display Processing Computers Multi-module Cabinet and Communication Management position is intended to include design engineering and factory field and customer related support to achieve a healthy understanding of the product lifecycle.

This is an onsite position based out of our Cedar Rapids IA site location. This position is full-time Monday-Friday and will run January- August; it is only eligible for current students with a graduation date past August role may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

You will assist Senior Electrical Engineers in the design development support and documentation associated with both digital and analog circuitry.

You will lean in to the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills of all phases of electrical hardware design including requirements capture design layout test/verification integration factory transition and factory support.

You will do analog and digital electronics design and testing.

You will work on component analysis and troubleshooting of electronic circuitry.

What You Will Learn:

• You will be provided access to Collins Aerospace communities of practice for learning and networking opportunities.
• You will be exposed to cutting edge technology and have the ability to significantly contribute to the creation of our newest products.
• Electrical Engineers at Collins Aerospace perform activities that span all phases of the hardware development lifecycle including requirements capture design integration verification factory transition and customer interface.

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.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of digital circuit design parameters (e.g. throughput rise time clock frequencies propagation delay). Includes knowledge of computer hardware components (e.g. processors memory interfaces) and characteristics (throughput processing architecture timing).
• Pursuing an Electrical Engineering degree.

Learn More and Apply Now!

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions airborne communications vision systems sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means were helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots passengers flight crews airlines airports and military personnel connected and informed. And were providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career Join our Avionics team today.

Collins Aerospace a RTX 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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* 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.