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Electrical Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

Collins Aerospace

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Pay: about $13-$39/hr
When: Summer 2027
Where: Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

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Clearance: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
Work authorization: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

What you'll do

As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace, you will work with an experienced team to learn best practices and Collins’ engineering processes for implementing world class ASIC / FPGA solutions.
This role will get to work with cutting edge technologies developed both in house and by external vendors.
The candidate will learn how ASICs and FPGAs are used to implement solutions utilized in communications, security, and space-based products.
You will support requirements capture and ASIC / FPGA digital architecture
You will implement ASIC / FPGA digital design using RTL
You will support verification and system integration of ASIC / FPGA implementations

What they want

Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship
Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
Experience with RTL coding and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, team with engineers of a variety of skills and backgrounds, and matrix into projects with aggressive schedules and frequent milestones
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience using ASIC and/or FPGA design tools (e.g. Modelsim, Quartus, Vivado or other FPGA-specific tools)

Pay and perks

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
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.

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Date posted

2026-09-29

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166

Position role type

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security clearance type

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security clearance status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What you will do

As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace, you will work with an experienced team to learn best practices and Collins’ engineering processes for implementing world class ASIC / FPGA solutions. This role will get to work with cutting edge technologies developed both in house and by external vendors. The candidate will learn how ASICs and FPGAs are used to implement solutions utilized in communications, security, and space-based products.

Key responsibilities

You will support requirements capture and ASIC / FPGA digital architecture
You will implement ASIC / FPGA digital design using RTL
You will support verification and system integration of ASIC / FPGA implementations

Qualifications you must have

Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship
Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
Experience with RTL coding and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, team with engineers of a variety of skills and backgrounds, and matrix into projects with aggressive schedules and frequent milestones

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience using ASIC and/or FPGA design tools (e.g. Modelsim, Quartus, Vivado or other FPGA-specific tools)
Experience with debugging and root cause investigations on hardware using hardware schematics, integrated FPGA vendor debug tools, and digital lab equipment
Digital circuit architecture and resource tradeoffs
Some background in signal processing and/or information assurance
Familiarity with the signal processing system simulation & analysis tools (e.g. Matlab, Simulink)
Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools (e.g. Git, Subversion)

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Relocation Eligibility

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Please consider the following role type definition 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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