About the role#
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join the Protected Communication Systems Software Engineering Department in Largo, Florida. This position is for the Summer 2027 term and requires working on-site. You will contribute to various phases of the software development life cycle, working on real-time embedded software, application software, and internal tools.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the requirements, design, development, and testing of software solutions.
- Develop new work products and enhance existing systems.
- Code, test, integrate, and document software components.
- Participate in internal reviews of software systems.
- Collaborate with project managers and other engineering professionals.
- Follow established development practices to maintain configuration management.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM major.
- Active enrollment in your degree program through the completion of the internship.
- Experience with real-time Java, C/C++, Windows and Linux operating systems, GIT, Jira, and Jenkins.
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, systems software design, architectures, and the software development life cycle.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment and produce technical documentation.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Largo, Florida, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a 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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