Systems Integration Summer/Fall Co-Op (Onsite)

Date Posted : 2024-07-29

2024-07-29

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HIA32 : Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

Onsite

Have you ever heard the expression Train Like You Fight, and Fight Like You Train ? When a fighter pilot engages a real threat, the quality of their training can determine whether the mission succeeds or fails.

Our pilots need effective, realistic training to prepare for the threats they face today and those they may have to face tomorrow.

That is what we work toward every day in the Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) department. We are dedicated to revolutionizing airborne pilot training for U.

S. Navy and Air Force next-generation fighter jets. Our flagship product, the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II), is an on-aircraft, in-flight training system that provides unmatched operational realism to our nation’s top-tier fighter pilots.

We are a system of systems development team that designs, integrates, and supports some of the largest, most complex solutions offered by Collins Aerospace.

As a Systems Engineering Co-Opon our Integration and Range Deployment team, you will work closely with a motivated and passionate team of experts to develop, test, enhance, maintain, and deploy these advanced training systems.

This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of fighter pilot training and make a difference.

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run May / June- December (including the Fall semester;

it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).

What YOU Will Do :

You will work hands-on with state-of-the-art technology in cryptography, datalinks, navigation, communication, networking and command and control.

You will deploy and test software builds on real TCTS II hardware.

You will collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.

You will analyze and resolve system issues, ensuring systems are ready for deployment to military sites.

You will work on realistic and high-fidelity simulations for a variety of fighter jet scenarios.

What YOU Will Learn :

You will gain experience in multiple in-demand domains including networking messages, GPS, cryptography, and radios.

You will gain industry experience working through the complete development lifecycle of planning, development, verification, certification, and product deployment.

You will get exposure to Agile methodology and industry standards

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 the information under this program / contract.

Qualifications We Prefer :

Experience with and / or coursework on at least one software development language such as C++, Python, or Java.

Basic understanding of networking (UDP and IPv4).

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.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be.

Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions.

By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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.