Software Engineering Intern (Summer/Fall 2027)
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop modeling and simulation capabilities for Mission Engineering / Operational Analysis projects.
- Create engineering code artifacts and project documentation.
- Support demonstrations of project progress at showcase opportunities.
- Collaborate with full-time team members to analyze architectures and solutions against military operational needs.
- Contribute unique perspectives and skills to team and customer-impact initiatives.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science and remain actively enrolled through the internship/co-op session.
- Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship/co-op session.
- U.S. citizenship is required because the role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
- An active and existing Secret DoD security clearance is required after day one.
- Preferred experience includes C/C++, Python, JIRA, Git, Subversion (SVN), Docker, Doxygen, and AFSIM.
- Preferred qualifications include familiarity with DevSecOps tools and techniques, CONOPS, system tradeoffs, threat definitions, system-of-system assessments, simulation, integration, and testing.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience is preferred.
Benefits
- Full-time onsite co-op session running May/June through December, including the Fall semester, with students expected to take a semester away from coursework.
- The role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Monday through Friday.
- Eligible hired applicants may receive 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.
- Eligible applicants may receive access to the Employee Scholar Program and possible annual incentive compensation.
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.