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Collins Aerospace · 5 hours ago

Flight Controls Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

positionCedar Rapids, IA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$37K/yr - $82K/yr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Software Engineering Intern to contribute to the development of flight control products for various aircraft platforms, focusing on real-time embedded systems with critical safety requirements.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication
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Responsibilities

Define and review software requirements for flight control systems, including interface requirements
Develop and implement software architecture and design from parent requirements
Implement control algorithms and signal processing for flight control systems. This includes writing hand-code and integrating auto-generated code from MATLAB Simulink / Stateflow models into a software application
Conduct requirements-based testing of flight controls software
Support product certification by performing DO-178B/C compliant development
Mentor with experienced software engineers and learn about career opportunities in Flight Controls

Qualification

Embedded software developmentMATLAB/SimulinkSoftware architecture designControl algorithmsRequirements-based testingSignal processingSoftware requirement managementMentoring

Required

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

Preferred

Experience with object-oriented and embedded software development
Familiarity with software requirement and configuration management principles or tools
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink

Benefits

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
Holidays

Company

Collins Aerospace

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Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
dateFounded in 1933
location
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.collinsaerospace.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2023-07-21Acquired

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Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
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VP Boeing Programs
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