Applied Research - Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-24

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

Collins Aerospace advanced technology groups focus on cutting edge department of defense research and development projects. As an advanced technology engineering intern, you will continually advance the state of the art through the research and creation of innovative system concepts and technological capabilities. 

Collins Aerospace Mission Systems Advanced Technology & Concepts (ATC) group focus on cutting edge department of defense research and development projects. As an ATC engineering intern, you will continually advance the state of the art through the research and creation of innovative system concepts and technological capabilities. 

This role consists of working with a group of highly innovative engineers towards the invention, development, and demonstration of new concepts and capabilities.  This position entails the pursuit and development of cutting-edge Modeling and Simulation, Communication, and AI solutions that can quickly go from concept to field demonstration, to fielded product. The applicant must be creative, highly self-motivated, have strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.

What You Will Do:

• Supporting the development of applied research prototypes with innovative strategies
• Supporting the development of new advanced concepts, targeting research organizations such as DARPA, DIU, ONR, CERDEC, AFRL, ARL, etc.
• Supporting our team in the development and execution of external technology (R&D) programs as well as Mission Systems Advanced Technology internal research and development (IR&D) projects

What You Will Learn: 

• Applied research experience utilizing AI and radio network technologies
• Hands on software development experience in small team project settings

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:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or Artificial Intelligence related science degree.
• Development experience using Python or Matlab and AI frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Signal processing, Radio, or information theory courses
• Modeling and simulation courses

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, an 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.

 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 Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all produ