Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-19

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. 

As an intern with our Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems organization you will support design and integration of products for the Government marketplace. The ideal candidate shall have a well-rounded background; one that has demonstrated experience or training in multiple aspects of electrical engineering such as RF, digital, FPGA, and analog design. Come and be part of an exciting and cohesive team of engineers responsible for developing key subsystems for the PNT product lines.  You will troubleshoot technical and electrical device problems, operate engineering software and equipment, and confer with stakeholders regarding engineering projects. This role is onsite, in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

• You will resolve day-to-day technical problems on the production lines to minimize disruption.
• You will participate in technical preparations for new product development and implementation to ensure new products meet the required specifications.
• You will operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• You will confer with engineers, customers, vendors and other stakeholders on existing and potential engineering projects or products.
• You will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.

What You Will Learn:

• How GPS works in military applications and what we can do to ensure robust PNT (Position, Navigation, and Timing) solutions reach the warfighter.
• How to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively within them.
• How to design, troubleshoot, and test complex electronic devices produced right here in Iowa.

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:

• Basic schematic capture (Mentor Graphics or equivalent), circuit simulation (Hyperlynx, PSPICE, etc), and lab troubleshoot (oscilloscope, network analyzer, etc.) skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask small and large projects.
• Desire to work in a multi-discipline team environment.

Learn More and Apply Now!

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.

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 definition 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.

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