Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HAL31: Huntsville, AL 420 Jan Davis Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806-4545 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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Systems Engineering position to support helicopter avionics platforms across multiple programs.  The position will require the verification of software requirements by creating and running functional tests in a laboratory test environment utilizing a combination of simulations and interfacing subsystems.  In addition, the assignment may require assisting in other elements of the system engineering process including requirements analysis and capture, system/sub-system design, software requirements definition, integration, and formal test for requirement verification.  The candidate will perform these assignments in conjunction with other system and software engineers using Collins Aerospace engineering processes. 

The candidate should be self-motivated and willing to work and learn in a fast paced environment as part of a dynamic and growing subsystem development team. Additionally, the candidate should be experienced in all facets of system development and familiar with common system engineering tools and practices.

What You Will Do:

• Direct interaction with the end customer including presentations, technical exchanges, and on-site support.

• Support requirements capture for HH/UH-60M cockpit avionics .  

• Decompose and allocate requirements to appropriate domains within Collins Aerospace.  

• Support cross-functional team development with both external customer stakeholders and internal software and hardware engineering teams.. 

• On-site execution of requirements-based testing, robustness and ad-hoc testing in a lab environment (schedule flexibility is necessary during formal test phases).  

What You Will Learn:  

• The full gamut of systems engineering activities from initial requirements capture all the way to supporting fielded products  

• How to be successful in an agile development environment

• Effective use of systems engineering tools such as DOORs, JIRA, JAMA, and the ALM tools suite  

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:

• Previous Co-op/Internship experience w Aerospace company

• Effectively communicate in a professional manner

• Excel working in a team environment, establishing collaborative relationships with co-workers

• Consistently produce superior results, keeping projects on schedule and contributing to a positive work environment

• Experience with SVN, DOORS, and/or Atlassian tools preferred

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.

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 O