Crypto Software Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2026) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.  

The Crypto Software Engineering team is looking for a dynamic Software Engineering Co-op. The candidate will assist in parts of the full software development life cycle on an agile development team. The candidate will work in a collaborative environment with software and system engineers to develop and test embedded security software. 

 

What You Will Do:  

• Develop and test embedded software 

• Work collaboratively in an Agile team to solve our customers' unique needs 

• Support requirement generation, software implementation, test case development, and verification efforts 

• Integrate multi-threaded C and C++ software code bases. 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• 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

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.  

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• C++ or Python software development knowledge 

• Familiar with various operating systems (Linux, Windows)  

• TCP/IP network applications development knowledge 

• Knowledge of Object Oriented design 

• Experience with multi-threaded real-time embedded networked applications  

• Configuration management tools and processes knowledge 

• Experience with Agile development methodology 

Learn More and Apply Now! 

 

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. 

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. 

 

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. 

This position is eligible for relocation. 

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