Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.  

 

The Cross-Domain Solution Software Engineering team is looking for a dynamic Software Engineering intern. The candidate will assist in parts of the full software development life cycle on an agile development team. The candidate will work in a collaborative environment with software and system engineers to develop and test embedded security software. 

 

What You Will Do:  

• Develop and test embedded software 
• Work collaboratively in an Agile team to solve our customers' unique needs 
• Support requirement generation, software implementation, test case development, and verification efforts 

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.  
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 

 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• C++ or Python software development knowledge Familiar with various operating systems (Linux, Windows)  
• TCP/IP network applications development knowledge 
• Knowledge of Object Oriented design 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with others in a professional team environment 
• Experience with multi-threaded real-time embedded networked applications  
• Configuration management tools and processes knowledge 
• Experience with Agile development methodology 

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, you’ll 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 es