Date Posted:
2024-07-09 Country:
United States of America Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA Position Role Type:
Onsite
Collins Aerospace is currently seeking a student engineer for our Enterprise Range Systems Team inside the Mission Systems Air Combat Test and Training (ACTT) Department. Our team is comprised of cross-functional engineers working in an agile environment and focused on the design, testing and deployment of state-of-the-art aircraft test and training products. The team culture is extremely collaborative and engaged; we value our customer, our products, and our people (that means you).

Our team primarily supports rapid development and deployment of products enabiling the war fighter to “train like they fight” with unmatched operational realism in a secure environment. You will be constantly learning and always engaged; as a team member you will gain experience in multiple areas including datalink communications, networking, time space positioning information, cryptography, test tools and graphical user interfaces. If you love being hands-on and working on challenging problems with a tight-knit team, this position might be for you.

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run May/June- December (including the Fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).

What You Will Do:

• Design, test and deployment of software builds into the real system

• Troubleshooting networking and system configuration (UDP/IP, XML)

• Experience with Linux and Python to manage and interact with the system

• Provide customer support with demonstrations and user guides

What You Will Learn:

• Interaction of 4th and 5th gen aircraft interfaces to our tactical solutions

• Integration of our development products and government provided products

• Deployment of airborne and ground based equipment and software builds

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 eligible for a security clearance

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Displays experience using Python or similar programming language

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products

• Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills

• Meets expectations as a reliable member of a team

• Able to multi-task and balance competing demands

Learn More and Apply Now!

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.

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.

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 digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.


Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms