Computer Science Grad Student Intern- Summer 2025 (Remote)

Date Posted:

2024-08-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTN99: Field Office – TN Remote Location, Remote City, TN, 37201 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

At Collins Aerospace Applied Research & Technology (ART) we are accelerating the adoption of transformative technologies in Collins Aerospace businesses: we are redefining aerospace today!

We are seeking a visionary, action-oriented graduate student intern to develop the next generation of advanced formal methods algorithms, tools, and technologies as part of a team that develops rigorous methods for critical, embedded, and cyber-physical systems.

The Trusted Methods Graduate Student Intern will join a team that is developing novel methods, algorithms, and tools to provide product discrimination and enable the development of the next generation of Collins systems and products. Current investigations create and demonstrate methods and tools for embedded and cyber physical system development that leverage technologies including architectural modeling and analysis, automated safety analysis, model-checking, automated theorem proving, language development, high assurance microkernels, SAT and SMT solvers, assured hardware/software generation, language translation, and mathematical specification.

The candidate will be part of a diverse and geographically distributed team across the United States, Europe, and India.

What You Will Do:

The candidate will work with a project team in one or more of the following areas:

• Method and tool enhancements for user-friendly, scalable formal methods for software engineers
• Secure system design, including secure architecture design leveraging zero trust principles
• Cyber hardening of mixed reality systems through the use of formal methods

What You Will Learn:

• How formal methods are used in industry
• Overview of ongoing research in formal methods
• Gain an understanding of the aerospace and defense 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for the duration of this summer internship. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong programming skills (e.g., Java, C++, Python)
• 1+ semesters’ experience using formal methods tools (e.g., Coq, Z3, JKind)
• 1+ semesters’ experience with tool prototype implementation and/or tool integration and automation solutions
• Familiarity with principles of secure system design
• Experience with model-based engineering
• Fluent in English

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.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

• This position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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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