Software Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2026) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HOR32: Wilsonville, OR 27300 SW Parkway , Wilsonville, OR, 97070-9215 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.  

Do you want to be part of an engineering team working on a variety of interesting hardware projects? Do you want to get hands on experience with sophisticated electronic equipment? If so, this may be the opportunity that you have been looking for. 

 

Collins Aerospace in Wilsonville Oregon is a leading innovator in Avionics Vision Systems, committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and excellence for both commercial and military aircraft.   Our team thrives on solving complex challenges and delivering high-quality solutions to both internal and external customers. We are currently seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join our Test Equipment Design team. 

Avionics Test Engineering designs, builds and supports an array of innovative test equipment solutions for Collins Aerospace Vision System products and programs. As a SW test engineering intern, you will work with an integrated test engineering team in developing, building and maintaining test solutions that are used to produce both military and commercial display systems and remote optical sensors.  Typical test stations include components such as switch systems, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMM's, power supplies and other RF or digital related equipment that work in conjunction with optical test benches to provide test solutions for both design and manufacturing. 

This position is for a Software or Computer Engineering Internship or Co-op with a passion to learn about and gain experience in the Aviation industry. 

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with software engineers to design, develop, and test software applications.
• Assist in the implementation of new features and enhancements.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving coding standards.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues, providing solutions and improvements.
• Document development processes, code changes, and software architecture.
• Engage with the team in meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project planning.

What You Will Learn:

• You will be provided access to Collin’s Aerospace communities of practice for learning and networking opportunities 
• Hands-on experience with future Military and Commercial display and sensor products.
• Learn about aerospace design and test standards and how they apply to Aircraft Avionics Systems.
• Work closely with an integrated project team made up of EE, SW, ME, Systems and Optical Engineers
• Mentorship from experienced software engineers and industry professionals.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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 Software or Computer Engineering intern experience
• Basic knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN.
• Demonstrated experience through academic projects or personal work involving C# and .NET technologies.
• Knowledge of additional C# frameworks or libraries (e.g., Entity Framework, WPF).
• Proficiency in C#: Solid understanding of C# programming language, including object-oriented principles and core