SKILLBRIDGE - Special Operations Aviation Mainline Avionics Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182 ~ 1100 Cimmie Ave Ne ~ BLDG 182 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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 on day 1 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 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. The SOA CAAS Mainline Platform Systems team within Collins Aerospace is seeking transitioning U.S. military members to join our team through the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program. Our team supports the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) integrated flight deck for U.S. Army MH-47 and MH-60 aircraft. As a SkillBridge intern, you will be embedded with our Platform Systems Engineering team and participate in the design, development, integration, and test of complex military avionics and software capabilities. Military experience does not always translate directly into civilian job titles. Candidates with aviation, avionics, maintenance, communications, electronics, operations, test, software, cyber, or other technical military backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This is an onsite role located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. What You Will Do: Participate in the capture, decomposition, allocation, and peer review of system requirements. Support requirements traceability and configuration management activities. Develop and peer review test procedures used to verify system requirements. Participate in requirements-based, robustness, integration, and ad hoc testing in an avionics laboratory. Support troubleshooting of system-level integration and test issues. Collaborate with systems, software, test, safety, cybersecurity, airworthiness, and other engineering disciplines. Participate as a member of an Agile development team. Schedule flexibility may occasionally be necessary during formal integration and test activities. What You Will Learn: Our team understands that transitioning from military service involves more than simply finding a civilian job. Led by a recently retired military leader, this SkillBridge experience is designed to help translate your military technical, operational, and leadership experience into a civilian aerospace career. You will gain experience with: The systems engineering lifecycle from initial requirements through integration, verification, and support of fielded products. Requirements development, decomposition, allocation, traceability, and verification. Systems integration, troubleshooting, and laboratory testing. Agile aerospace development. Engineering tools including DOORS, JAMA, JIRA, and ALM. Working within a multidisciplinary aerospace engineering organization. You will also have opportunities to engage with engineers and leaders across Collins Aerospace and explore potential post-military career paths. Qualifications You Must Have: Active-duty U.S. military service member eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program and able to obtain command approval. High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to work onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Interest in pursuing a civilian career in aerospace, systems engineering, integration and test, or a related technical discipline. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience with military aviation, avionics, electronics, communications, aircraft maintenance, mission systems, software, test, or other complex technical systems. Experience troubleshooting technical systems or working with technical documentation and procedures. Familiarity with requirements, integration and test, configuration management, Agile development, or engineering tools. Collaborative attitude, accountability, initiative, effective communication, and a willingness to learn. A bachelor's degree is not required for SkillBridge participation. Candidates interested in long-term engineering positions are encouraged to have completed, be pursuing, or be willing to pursue a STEM-related bachelor's degree where required for future employment. SkillBridge participation does not guarantee employment following completion of the internship. 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  Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building Adoption Assistance            Autism Benefit   Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions   Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards pr