Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

In this role, you will join our Future Flight Autonomy team and be a part of enabling new and novel solutions for next generation aircraft capabilities. You will work with systems and software engineers and avionics experts to develop Future Flight Deck and Autonomous Aircraft capabilities. You will assist in demonstrating our progress to key stakeholders and help grow our team by applying your unique perspective and skills in our collaborative work environment. The capabilities you help develop will support prototype and demonstration in real operational environments.

This is an Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA.

What You Will Do:

In this role, you will join our Future Flight Autonomy team and be a part of enabling new and novel solutions for next generation aircraft capabilities.

• You will work with systems and software engineers and avionics experts to develop Future Flight Deck and Autonomous Aircraft capabilities.
• You will assist in demonstrating our progress to key stakeholders and help grow our team by applying your unique perspective and skills in our collaborative work environment.
• The capabilities you help develop will support prototype and demonstration in real operational environments.

This is an Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA.

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain exposure to products and portfolios across Avionics Systems and Collins Aerospace

• You will grow your understanding of autonomous capabilities and flight deck operations

• You will learn new approaches to problem solving

• You will learn to take great concepts from ideas to functional prototypes for evaluation

Qualification 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:

• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Git, Subversion (SVN), Docker

• Experience with Simulink and MATLAB

• Experience with HTML, C/C++ and Python

• Experience with concepts such as CONOPS, SW prototyping and trade studies

• Experience demonstrating your communication, technical writing, oral presentation and interpersonal skills

• Avionics or pilot experience

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.

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.

* 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 production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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