Fixed Wing Displays Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-13

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:

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

Security Clearance:

None/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.  

Work on some of the most advanced military avionics in the world! You will be part of a multi-disciplinary group of designers developing products for domestic and international military customers for a variety of platforms. Come join the team! 

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday internship session that will run from June-August 2026.

What You Will Do:

• This software intern engineering position is in the Military Avionics Display department. Currently, this team supports Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing platforms. Expect to work on a wide variety of tasks that include (but are not limited to): developing real-time flight critical application software, performing hardware/software integration in the lab, designing / architecting new solutions to meet the needs of our customers and developing requirements and tests to validate the software. 
• Student engineers are provided a training plan and mentor to give you the tools and support you need to be successful. 
• The applications being developed would appeal to anyone interested in graphics, hardware/software integration, software design, model-based development, or general computer logic design. 
• Create, document, and test algorithms, control laws, models, and interface definitions. 
• Analyze, document, and conduct verification/validation testing for systems, products or sub-systems, generally in one functional area. 

What You Will Learn:

• You will deepen your understanding of military embedded software development processes and development
• You will gain exposure to Agile and Full-V development processes 
• You will expand your professional network, working alongside industry experts, global teams, and other early career engineers 
• You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of C, C++, Ada, or Python 

• Ability to apply critical/strategic thinking 

• Results-oriented 

• Customer focus 

• Passion for aviation and/or aerospace 

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 we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re 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 cust