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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:
Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January-August (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).
The Intelligent Aerospace Technologies Development Sandbox team within Applied Research & Technology (ART) is seeking a high‐energy, inquisitive, and motivated student co‐op with academic or personal project experience in Artificial Intelligence or Generative AI.
As a co‐op, you will contribute to defining disruptive new development processes for Collins Aerospace, helping enable faster cycle times, lower lifecycle cost, reduced tech debt, and improved reuse across next‐generation avionics systems.
This position is on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Support the development, design, and execution of experiments exploring Generative AI for safety‐critical development
Work collaboratively within the Sandbox environment to investigate new tools, workflows, and prototype solutions
Apply curiosity and problem‐solving skills to real engineering challenges
Assist in creating documentation, demos, or prototype integrations related to AI/ML technologies
Collaborate with engineers across multiple sub‐projects and contribute to technical discussions
Qualifications You Must Have
Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
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Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
Coursework or personal project experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Generative AI
Familiarity with Python development and Linux/Unix environments
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively in a collaborative environment
Experience experimenting with LLMs, Generative AI models, or AI‐driven tools
Understanding of basic software engineering concepts (via coursework or projects)
Exposure to full‐stack concepts or API‐driven development
Familiarity with frameworks such as LangChain, Haystack, or similar technologies
Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
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.
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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.
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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About RTX
Aerospace & Defense10,001+Founded 2020
RTX is a global aerospace and defense company that develops advanced technologies and systems for commercial, military, and government customers through its three business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.