Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
RTX Corporation1 month ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software for tactical radio, networking, and communication products using C/C++, Python, and Rust.
- Collaborate across requirements, design, implementation, test development, and verification activities.
- Support software initiatives and contribute to decisions affecting team cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Work with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary subject matter experts on trusted communications systems.
Requirements
- Must be actively pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science through completion of the internship.
- Must have at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship or co-op session.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active DoD Secret clearance is required after day one.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with C/C++, Rust, or Python; Git or other version control systems; embedded software development; and Linux development environments.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience and an active U.S. Department of Defense clearance are preferred.
Benefits
- Full-time, Monday-Friday summer internship running May or June through August 2027.
- Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Potential eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and the Employee Scholar Program.
- Mentorship opportunities and hands-on experience with innovative embedded and communications technologies.
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.