Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
RTX Corporation1 month ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Support the design, development, integration, and verification of embedded software for airborne Datalink products.
- Assist with software requirements, design, coding, testing, debugging, and software development lifecycle activities.
- Support development and testing of flight deck and cabin display applications and associated software logic.
- Develop or enhance software tools, scripts, and test automation to improve engineering efficiency.
- Collaborate with software, systems, and verification engineers to investigate technical problems and implement solutions.
- Participate in engineering reviews, team meetings, and related activities.
- Gain hands-on experience with embedded avionics software, airborne communication technologies, and safety-critical aerospace development.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline and remain enrolled through the internship session.
- Must have a minimum of 60 college credit hours by the start of the internship session.
- Experience programming in C, C++, or another object-oriented programming language.
- Experience with software development concepts such as coding, debugging, testing, or software design; experience may come from employment, research, coursework, or projects.
- Preferred experience includes C or C++ coursework or projects, Python, scripting, test automation, software development tools, embedded software, real-time systems, or hardware/software integration.
- Interest in aerospace, avionics, aircraft communication systems, or safety-critical software development is preferred.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future company immigration sponsorship.
Benefits
- Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Eligible hires may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, tuition-related Employee Scholar Program benefits, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Eligible hires may participate in annual incentive compensation programs depending on position and business-unit eligibility.
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.