Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
RTX Corporation1 month ago
Fort Wayne, IN, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design, development, and maintenance of embedded software for aerospace and defense applications.
- Implement, test, debug, and troubleshoot software to meet project requirements and quality standards.
- Support software integration, digital design verification, and system-level troubleshooting for airborne sensor systems.
- Collaborate with systems engineering, hardware engineering, and other teams on system integration and performance.
- Participate in code reviews, testing procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Document software designs, test results, and troubleshooting processes.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline and remain actively enrolled through completion of the internship.
- Must have at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Java.
- Understanding of software development life cycles, including Agile methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of DevOps and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and secure software development methodologies, is preferred.
- Experience with Generative AI, Machine Learning, Git, software testing, or debugging tools is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.
Benefits
- Onsite work in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with relocation eligibility.
- Eligible hired applicants may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- The role is a Summer 2027 internship and may include eligibility for incentive compensation depending on position and business-unit 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.