Software Development Intern (Summer 2027)
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Tewksbury, MA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design, development, and maintenance of software applications for complex systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement features while supporting system integration and scalability.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency.
- Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards and software development best practices.
Requirements
- Be actively pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline through completion of the internship or co-op session.
- Have at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship or co-op session.
- Have experience with C++, C, Java, Python, Ada, or related tools and languages.
- Be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active Secret clearance is required after day one.
- Preferred qualifications include knowledge of data structures, algorithms, systems software design, operating systems, architectures, and software development processes.
- Preferred qualifications include Unix/Linux experience and software development experience in a team-based environment.
- Strong problem-solving, technical documentation, interpersonal, and communication skills are preferred.
Benefits
- Exclusively onsite work in Tewksbury, Massachusetts; relocation eligible.
- Potential eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position and applicable agreement.
- Some interview steps may be conducted in person at an RTX office.
- The application window is expected to close approximately 40 days after September 17, 2026, subject to business needs.
About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.