Software Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Rockford, IL, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and support a reusable operating environment for automated product testing and hardware-in-the-loop simulations.
- Build modular software applications that interface with test equipment hardware and communications networks.
- Develop software tools, supercomputing cluster applications, and real-time Automatic Test Equipment software using Python, TCL, and C++.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers on wiring, hardware configuration, and test stand requirements.
- Provide on-site and remote support, including debugging, operating system administration, and computer hardware build-up and teardown.
- Develop for Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Create and maintain software documentation and change requests.
- Review and update department processes.
Requirements
- Must be actively pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM major through completion of the co-op session.
- Experience with Python scripting is required.
- Configuration management experience is preferred.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- Experience with object-oriented design principles and software design patterns is preferred.
- Knowledge of electrical engineering concepts is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Benefits
- Onsite position in Rockford, Illinois.
- Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Eligible applicants may participate in annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, which are not guaranteed.
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.