Radio Technology Intern (Summer 2025)(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-11-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIL31: Des Plaines, IL (RAD) 200 E Howard Avenue, Suite 242 , Des Plaines, IL, 60018 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

You will have an opportunity to work in an ever-growing field of digital communications. This field is rapidly growing and always expanding to meet the high demand of fast dependable communication needs in airports, railway systems, and even first responder situations. You’d be working from the system design phase all the way to final delivery of these projects. 

What You Will Do:

• Hands-on experience in configuring routers for various radio technology applications. 
• Creating and maintaining detailed schematic designs and network diagrams. 
• Performing testing and validation of radio technology systems, including repeater systems. 
• Analyzing data to identify trends and improve network performance. 
• Documenting test procedures and results, ensuring accurate reporting. 
• Travel not anticipated but might be needed. 

What You Will Learn:

• Router and Network configurations 
• Analog to Digital conversion implementation 
• Radio RF coverage mapping 
• (DAS) Distributed Antenna System surveying 
• Basic Fiber Optic interconnectivity 

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:

• Proficient in Cisco IOS 
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite 
• Proficient in basic network design 
• System  engineering training 

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 Connected Aviation Solutions team provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation, surface transportation and critical infrastructure products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience. We help airlines, airports, business aircraft and rail operators turn data into value to streamline operations, increase efficiency and reduce cost, enhance the passenger experience and contribute to sustainable flight. By combining the best networks, connectivity and data/analytics solutions, we’re solving big problems for our customers and the world, while enhancing the security and connectivity of systems both on and off the aircraft, to help operators and passengers stay more connected and informed and create a more sustainable, efficient, reliable and enjoyable travel experience. Aviation connects the world. Our Connected Aviation Solutions team connects aviation. Sustainably. Seamlessly. Securely. 

Collins Aerospace, a 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.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

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 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 dig