Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
RTX Corporation28 days ago
Sterling, VA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$42k - $88k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and debug real-time, multi-threaded, multiprocessing software applications, APIs, and user interfaces for simulation and training.
- Collaborate with software engineers and project management to plan and prioritize development tasks.
- Support, maintain, and enhance existing software products.
- Learn and apply new technologies and techniques to new domains and problem sets.
Requirements
- Pursue a bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM major and remain enrolled through the internship session.
- Experience with object-oriented design and programming using C/C++ and/or C#.
- Experience with unit testing, software maintenance, and source code control.
- Experience developing software for Windows 10, Windows 11, and/or Linux.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- U.S. citizenship is required, and an active existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day one.
- Preferred qualifications include strong written and oral communication, AI/ML or OpenAI development, Unreal Engine with C++ and Blueprints, virtual or mixed reality, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, PostgreSQL, multithreading, IPC, and continuous integration experience.
Benefits
- Onsite role in Sterling, Virginia, with potential relocation eligibility.
- Eligible hires may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, employee education benefits, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, which are not guaranteed.
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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.