System Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 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:

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

We are currently searching for a Systems Engineering Co-Op to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA. As a systems engineer in the Avionics Computing Products department, you will be part of a multi-functional team comprised of systems and hardware engineers leading the development of all computing products for the Avionics Business Unit.     

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run May/June- December (including the Fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).

What You Will Do:

• Capture system requirements, design, test cases, and test procedures

• Integrate, validate, and verify system functionality in the lab

• Technical collaboration among design functional domains.

• Assist in resolving technical problems that cross functional domain areas.

What You Will Learn:

• How to navigate thought the complex regulatory compliance requirements of the FAA and EASA.

• Complex project coordination using Agile framework

• Complex troubleshooting skills that cross functional domains

• Avionics safety critical system design and compliance to DO-178C, DO-254

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:

• Excellent communication skills to communicate technical issues and status in both written and oral form to internal and external customers.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the value of cooperating with team members

• Works well with others to achieve team goals

• Remains flexible and considers the opinions, suggestions, and alternatives provided by others

• Approaches work with enthusiasm

• Pursues goals and development plans with enthusiasm

• Adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaborate with teammates to make the best decisions, enjoy learning new technologies, be self-motivated and contribute to a positive work environment.

• Experience developing in the Agile framework

• Experience with safety critical system, hardware, or software development (e.g. DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A)  

• Capture system requirements, design, test cases, and test procedures

• Integrate, validate, and verify system functionality in the lab

• Technical collaboration among systems, hardware, and software design functions.

• Assist in resolving technical problems that cross hardware and software functional domain areas.

Learn More and Apply Now!

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.

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Position is eligible for relocation.

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