Software Engineering Co-op (2025)

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Imagine yourself as a pivotal member of Colline Aerospace Vision Systems Software Engineering team, where your education in software engineering will drive the innovation of next-generation Head-Up Displays, camera systems, and helmet mounted displays for both commercial and military aircrafts. In this co-op role, you will help develop and verify software for state-of-the-art hardware, ensuring that our systems meet the highest standard of performance and certification standards.

You’ll be immersed in a collaborative environment, working closely with diverse team of engineers and professionals, all dedicated to advancing the safety of air travel. With access to cutting-edge technology and a supportive network, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of aerospace vision systems, all while enjoying the benefits of professional growth. Your contribution will be critical to success of our projects, from initial requirements definition through final product certification, allowing you to leave a lasting impact on aviation industry. This role is hybrid and based out of Wilsonville, Oregon.

What You Will Do:

• You will design and develop software from functional and interface requirements. 
• You will debug flight critical software and perform associated system integration activities in a laboratory or a simulation environment.
• You will create and or maintain software component unit tests.
• You will develop requirement-based test procedures. 
• You will verify software performance through structural coverage analysis. 
• You will execute test procedures in support of formal software verification efforts. 

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain knowledge of Head-Up Displays and Camera systems.
• You will gain knowledge of software development in aerospace industry.
• You will learn the latest industry software development tools, practices, and processes.

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. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Coursework in embedded system development.
• Coursework and/or experience in programming languages C, C, Python, Perl.
• Strong software and hardware debugging skills are preferred.

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.

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 spanet.

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 definition as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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.

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