About the role#
Pratt & Whitney is hiring a Software Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in Richardson, Texas. You will contribute to satellite ground systems and gain experience in software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software for satellite ground systems.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.
- Implement DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques.
- Work with technologies related to command and telemetry, flight dynamics, and spacecraft operations.
- Learn about multi-tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice design.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Previous experience as an intern at Raytheon.
- Proficiency in object-oriented software development using C++ or Java.
- Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Richardson, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
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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