Linux System Engineer Internship Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166)

Job Type: Onsite – U.S. citizenship required; Secret level DoD security clearance must be obtained and maintained.

Software Engineer II – Advanced Technology and Capabilities Directorate. Develop embedded Linux systems for communications, information assurance, and general‑purpose processing, collaborating with FPGA, hardware, and systems teams to embed advanced technology into Mission Systems products.

• Design, develop, and continuously enhance a customized Linux OS ecosystem, including build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for multiple hardware boards.
• Contribute to coding, testing, delivery, and ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware‑software issues.
• Prepare software builds for simulation environments, reference platforms, and target hardware.
• Utilize Collins Aerospace processes and tools to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Provide engineering estimates for tasks such as change requests or problem reports.

Work with an experienced team to learn best practices and Collins’ engineering processes for world‑class embedded solutions, cutting‑edge technologies, and practical application of embedded Linux and low‑level software in communications, security, and space‑based products.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret level). U.S. citizenship required.
• Working knowledge of Linux command‑line tools and environments.
• Experience developing or supporting embedded C/C++ applications.
• Familiarity with Python and/or Bash scripting.
• Exposure to hardware integration, board bring‑up, or embedded systems development.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using standard debugging tools.
• Experience with GIT or SVN version control systems (preferred).
• Experience packaging custom Linux distributions with Buildroot (preferred).
• Experience developing and maintaining Linux board support packages (BSP) for embedded systems (preferred).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevSecOps (preferred).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution; includes Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Optional pet, home, and auto insurance; additional life, accident, critical illness, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand with virtual visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second‑opinion program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Other benefits may be available depending on business unit.

Estimated range: $68,900 – $131,100 USD, a good‑faith estimate for all experience levels. Additional compensation may include short‑term and long‑term incentive programs based on business and performance.

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, 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.

Security clearance: U.S. citizenship is required and a Secret level DoD clearance is required and must be maintained after day one. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.