Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
RTX Corporation3 days ago
Aurora, CO, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for satellite ground systems.
- Implement software algorithms and AI/ML processing tools for space-related missions.
- Model and simulate complex satellite systems to evaluate mission performance.
- Perform system trade studies, improve software efficiency, and develop production software.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and technical leaders in an Agile software development environment.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline and remain enrolled through completion of the internship or co-op session.
- Must be currently enrolled at Virginia Tech pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science.
- Must have at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship or co-op session.
- Must have experience developing object-oriented software using C++ or Java.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance; an active and existing clearance is required after day one.
- Preferred experience includes Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, DevOps, Linux/Unix operating systems, and AWS Cloud applications.
Benefits
- Summer 2027 internship with an onsite work arrangement in Aurora, Colorado.
- Relocation eligibility is available.
- Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and access to the Employee Scholar Program.
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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.