Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
RTX Corporation24 days ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Help develop embedded software, networking, and communication products for defense systems.
- Assist with debugging and troubleshooting software issues.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and other software engineering teams.
- Work with programming languages such as Python, C++, and Rust.
- Use Git and participate in code reviews while learning from experienced software engineers.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and remain actively enrolled through the internship.
- Must have at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- An active and existing Secret DoD security clearance is required after day one.
- Preferred qualifications include software development coursework and exposure to Linux, multithreaded or real-time software, Rust, C++, or Python.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience is preferred.
Benefits
- Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with relocation eligibility noted.
- Eligible hires may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Eligible hires may participate in the Employee Scholar Program and annual incentive compensation programs, subject to applicable conditions.
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.