RTX · 10 hours ago
Systems Data Links Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$37K/yr - $82K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerRTX is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. As a Systems Data Links Engineering Intern, you will collaborate with a multi-functional team to support the development of communications datalinks products for military applications, gaining technical experience and exposure to various engineering disciplines.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals supporting Datalinks product development efforts, helping to provide security enabled solutions to our channel facing partners
Participate in the systems development lifecycle, including trade study execution, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, systems integration, verification testing and qualification
Collaborate across many engineering disciplines to execute program milestones
Qualification
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
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Preferred
Strong Preference for current DoD Secret Clearance
Familiarity with comm engineering architectures (e.g: general radio transceiver architectures/designs, basic radio functional component blocks, performance specifications and test methodologies)
Strong communication and leadership skills, experience presenting technical data
Experience with Python scripting, test automation
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
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Founded in 1922
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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