Disruptive Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-19

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:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

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.  

Join a fast-paced team focused on the rapid application of advanced technology and novel solutions to address critical and emerging needs!

Collins Aerospace Mission Systems Advanced Technology & Capabilities (ATC) Engineering seeks a Intern Engineer to join the Disruptive Systems Technology Team. Our cross-discipline team solves defense customers’ toughest problems through rapidly developing, integrating, and demonstrating systems that employ cutting-edge signal processing and networking innovations.  We pride ourselves on creativity, facing challenging and complex problems head on, and pushing the limits of the possible – all to provide the Warfighter with the most responsive and disruptive capabilities that navigate the intersection of communications; position, navigation & timing (PNT); cyber space; and other radio frequency (RF) systems.

ATC focuses on cutting-edge Department of Defense research and development projects. As an ATC engineer, you will continually advance the state of the art through the creation of innovative system concepts and technological capabilities.  As concepts / capabilities are proven, matured, and demonstrated, you will collaborate with business unit engineers in the adoption and transition of technologies into the next generation of Collins Aerospace products and services. 

Within a group of highly innovative engineers, this role provides leadership over low TRL (Technology Readiness Level <6) programs to ensure all the key performance characteristics are consistently met and that valuable IP is captured and protected as part of the Invention Disclosure process. The effective candidate will have experience both capturing pursuits and bringing the program’s vision to reality, including technical leadership and execution. 

What You Will Do:

• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions

• Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering

• Assist in design and development of innovative solutions for communication, navigation, radar and electronic warfare applications.

• Collaborate closely across multi-disciplinary teams to rapidly identify and implement innovative, effective solutions.

• Contribute to technical presentations that articulate design approaches and their relevance to project objectives.

What You Will Learn:

• You will become familiar with the specific technologies, programming languages, and tools used within the aerospace and defense industry.

• You will develop skills in working within interdisciplinary teams, communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and presenting their work.

• You will gain an understanding of the products and systems developed by Collins Aerospace and the Disruptive Technologies Team.

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships). 

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required 

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with modern