Software Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2026) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-12-05

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

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.  

Collins Aerospace is currently seeking qualified candidates for a co-op software engineer in our Business & Regional Avionics Flight Management Systems department located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Teams are composed of cross-functional engineers working in an Agile environment (approximately 6-10 people) focused on the design and development of software-only products. Team culture is extremely collaborative and engaged; we value our customers, our products, and our people (that means you). If you want to have fun, do something meaningful, and work with an amazing group of people, this is for you. 

 

Fusion FMS is our latest deployed Flight Management product, leveraging the latest in integrated avionics systems of our Pro Line Fusion product line to support a range of customers across a variety of platforms around the globe. Here’s a link to more details specific to Pro Line Fusion: 

https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/Business-Aviation/Flight-Deck/Pro-Line-Fusion 

 

What You Will Do:

• Expectations include participating in a cross-functional team daily and coordinating regularly with engineering and project management to ensure success of the product and program. 

 

What You Will Learn:

• Learn software design, development, and verification for Collins ProLine Fusion Flight Management Systems.
• Understand the DO-178 process.
• Gain domain knowledge by contributing to software life cycle artifacts.
• Collaborate in a team environment and build your network.

 

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.  

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. 

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. 

 

This position is eligible for relocation. 

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.  

 

Onsite: