About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Aurora, Colorado. You will work on-site as part of the Air and Space Defense Systems team. This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for satellite ground systems.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.
- Learn about multi-tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice design.
- Gain experience with DevSecOps, continuous integration, and continuous delivery techniques.
- Explore satellite technologies including command and telemetry, flight dynamics, and spacecraft operations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, with at least 60 credit hours completed by the start of the internship.
- Previous internship experience at RTX.
- Proficiency in developing object-oriented software using C++ or Java.
- Experience working within an Agile environment.
- Preferred skills include experience with Linux/UNIX, containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, Kafka, and AWS cloud applications.
Location & details#
- Location: Aurora, Colorado (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt and Whitney operates as a business unit of RTX. The company manufactures propulsion systems and auxiliary power units for aircraft. It maintains its headquarters in East Hartford, Connecticut. The organization employs over 30,000 people.
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