Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
RTX Corporation1 month ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, verify, integrate, and support low-level embedded Linux software for processors, system-on-chips, and hardware boards.
- Maintain the customized Linux OS ecosystem, including the build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and board support package.
- Contribute to software design, coding, testing, delivery, and ongoing support.
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex hardware-software issues.
- Prepare software builds for simulation environments, reference platforms, and target hardware.
- Use Collins Aerospace processes and tools during product development to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Must be actively pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM major through completion of the internship.
- Experience using Linux from the command line.
- Experience with embedded C/C++.
- Experience with Bash and Python scripting languages.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- Preferred: experience with board bring-up and target hardware integration.
- Preferred: experience debugging and conducting root cause investigations using hardware schematics, logic analyzers, and Wireshark.
- Preferred: experience with version control systems such as Git and SVN.
- U.S. citizenship is required, and an active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one.
Benefits
- Onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Relocation may be available if eligible.
- Potential benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for incentive compensation programs, depending on position and applicable agreement.
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.