Systems Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 (Onsite)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112

Date Posted

2026-11-04

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking motivated Systems Engineers join the Next Gen Systems team supporting development of the Collins Flight Deck. This role offers the opportunity to work on real avionics programs and gain hands-on experience across the systems lifecycle—from requirements and architecture through integration, verification, and delivery.

As part of the team, you will work alongside experienced engineers to help define high-level system behavior, decompose requirements, support avionics architecture development, and contribute to system verification activities. This is a strong fit for those who enjoy solving technical problems, learning complex systems, and collaborating across software, systems, and test disciplines.

What You Will Do

Collaborate with a cross-functional team of systems, software, integration, and test engineers to develop and deliver avionics system solutions.

Support development, analysis, and refinement of system requirements and interfaces.

Contribute to verification planning and test development to ensure implementations satisfy system requirements.

Participate in technical reviews of requirements, design artifacts, and test procedures, while incorporating feedback into your own work.

Assist with system integration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution in lab and development environments.

Communicate technical status, issues, and proposed solutions clearly to team members and mentors.

What You Will Learn

How avionics systems are developed across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and requirements through integration and verification.

How to work with system requirements, architecture artifacts, and verification methods used on real aerospace programs.

How to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment with mentorship from a dedicated technical “copilot” and other experienced team members.

How to apply structured problem solving, technical communication, and engineering rigor in a safety-critical domain.

Qualifications You Must Have

Currently working on a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.

Qualifications We Prefer

Coursework or project experience related to systems engineering, embedded systems, software development, aerospace, or controls.

Exposure to requirements development, verification, testing, or model-based engineering concepts.

Experience with one or more of the following tools/languages is a plus: Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Cameo, or similar engineering tools.

Experience working on team-based technical projects, including design reviews, troubleshooting, or test execution.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

This position may be eligible for relocation

And more!

Learn More & 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.

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.

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 a