Pratt & Whitney
Flight Management Software Engineering Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2026) (Onsite) Co-op
Pratt & Whitney, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Entry Level Engineer
Collins Aerospace is currently seeking qualified candidates for entry level engineers in our Military Avionics & Helicopters Flight Management and Controls department located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Teams are comprised of cross-functional engineers working in an AGILE environment focused on the design and development of software only products. Team culture is extremely collaborative and engaged; we value our customer, our products, and our people (that means you). If you want to have fun, do something meaningful, and work with an amazing group of people, this is for you. Products supported with this role include: CAAS/Flight 2 Flight Management Solutions - Our signature products for Military Avionics and Helicopters as part of the Collins Integrated Avionics Systems, fielded on thousands of aircraft today, at this moment. Specific capabilities include FMS (Flight Management Systems), Flight Director, and Flight Controls. What You Will Do: You will be part of an Agile scrum team You will participate in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of flight-critical embedded software for military avionics flight management Systems You will contribute to an engineering team by organizing tasks, coordinating team efforts, asking questions, communicating status, raising issues, brainstorming ideas, helping others, practicing active listening, and promoting a collaborative environment. What You Will Learn: You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the avionics industry. You will learn all phases of the software product life cycle from requirements through to verification, while employing the company software engineering processes to produce high quality products. You will learn the artifacts and aspects of product certification required by federal agencies. You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry. 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. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Qualifications We Prefer: Avionics or software development/testing experience. Experience working in an Agile Development Environment. Coding experience in Ada, C/C++, or Python. Requirement management tools: DOORS or JAMA. Atlassian Suite knowledge (JIRA and Confluence in particular). Experience with configuration control of documentation, test artifacts and environment setups. Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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. This position is eligible for relocation. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 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.
Collins Aerospace is currently seeking qualified candidates for entry level engineers in our Military Avionics & Helicopters Flight Management and Controls department located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Teams are comprised of cross-functional engineers working in an AGILE environment focused on the design and development of software only products. Team culture is extremely collaborative and engaged; we value our customer, our products, and our people (that means you). If you want to have fun, do something meaningful, and work with an amazing group of people, this is for you. Products supported with this role include: CAAS/Flight 2 Flight Management Solutions - Our signature products for Military Avionics and Helicopters as part of the Collins Integrated Avionics Systems, fielded on thousands of aircraft today, at this moment. Specific capabilities include FMS (Flight Management Systems), Flight Director, and Flight Controls. What You Will Do: You will be part of an Agile scrum team You will participate in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of flight-critical embedded software for military avionics flight management Systems You will contribute to an engineering team by organizing tasks, coordinating team efforts, asking questions, communicating status, raising issues, brainstorming ideas, helping others, practicing active listening, and promoting a collaborative environment. What You Will Learn: You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the avionics industry. You will learn all phases of the software product life cycle from requirements through to verification, while employing the company software engineering processes to produce high quality products. You will learn the artifacts and aspects of product certification required by federal agencies. You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry. 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. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Qualifications We Prefer: Avionics or software development/testing experience. Experience working in an Agile Development Environment. Coding experience in Ada, C/C++, or Python. Requirement management tools: DOORS or JAMA. Atlassian Suite knowledge (JIRA and Confluence in particular). Experience with configuration control of documentation, test artifacts and environment setups. Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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. This position is eligible for relocation. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 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.