Electrical Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2025)(Onsite)

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Imagine yourself as a pivotal member of Collins Aerospaces Vision Systems Electrical Engineering team, where your education in electrical engineer will drive the innovation of next-generation camera systems, heads up displays, and helmet mounted displays for both commercial and military aircraft. In this co-op role, you will lead the charge in designing, verifying, and certifying complex FPGA firmware and hardware, ensuring that our systems not only meet but exceed stringent industry standards. Youll be immersed in a collaborative environment, working closely with a 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, youll play a crucial role in shaping the future of aerospace vision systems, all while enjoying the benefits of professional growth. Your contributions will be critical to the success of our projects, from initial requirements definition through to final product certification, allowing you to leave a lasting impact on the aviation industry.

This role is onsite and is located in Wilsonville, Oregon.

What You Will Do:

• You will verify digital hardware for a military or commercial applications.
• You will review requirements for a new digital hardware design using enterprise tools such as Jama Connect.
• You will create a test approach, outline, and description for hardware level verification in Microsoft Word.
• You will perform dry-runs and run-for-score on hardware test procedures and present hardware verification approach to the certification authority.
• You will support the electrical engineering team with various projects.

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain knowledge of aircraft vision systems including video display and camera systems.
• You will gain knowledge of the avionics certification process for commercial and military applications.
• You will receive daily mentoring from electrical engineers designing avionics.

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 cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Currently enrolled at an accredited university majoring in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
• Enrolled in the Oregon MECOP program.
• Located or willing to locate to the Portland metro area.

Learn More and Apply Now!

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 market.

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 may be eligible for relocation.

* 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.

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.

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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