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FPGA/ASIC Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX

Hours
Full time
Where
Cedar Rapids, IA
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End Date: October 3, 2026
Posted
Today

Date Posted:

2026-09-27 Country:

United States of America Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166 Position Role Type:

Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, mo…

What you'd do

  • You will support requirements capture and ASIC / FPGA digital architecture
  • You will implement ASIC / FPGA digital design using RTL
  • You will support verification and system integration of ASIC / FPGA implementations
  • You will work with an experienced team to learn best practices and Collins’ engineering processes for implementing world class ASIC / FPGA solutions.
  • You will get to work with cutting edge technologies developed both in house and by external vendors.
  • You will learn how ASICs and FPGAs are used to implement solutions utilized in communications, security, and space-based products.

What they want

  • Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
  • Experience with RTL coding and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
  • Experience using ASIC and/or FPGA design tools (e.g. Modelsim, Quartus, Vivado or other FPGA-specific tools)
  • Experience with debugging and root cause investigations on hardware using hardware schematics, integrated FPGA vendor debug tools, and digital lab equipmentExperience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
  • Digital circuit architecture and resource tradeoffs
  • Some background in signal processing and/or information assurance
  • Familiarity with the signal processing system simulation & analysis tools (e.g. Matlab, Simulink)
  • Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools (e.g. Git, Subversion)

What you get

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Starts
2026-09-27