About the role#
Raytheon Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This position supports the Missile Defense Sensors Software Department in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. You will work on-site as part of an agile team to help develop and maintain software for radar and command and control systems.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the requirements, design, development, and testing of real-time application software and tools.
- Create new work products or enhance existing applications and systems.
- Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems.
- Work on problems with defined scope, schedule, and expectations.
- Follow established development practices to maintain configuration management of software products.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Experience developing software using C, C++, Java, or Ada.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, memory management, and multithreaded applications is preferred.
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, configuration management tools like Git, and data analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python is a plus.
- Strong communication, technical writing, and interpersonal skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Tewksbury, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time position.
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies operates within the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The company functions as a public organization with a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees. It focuses on scientific research and complex problem solving. The entity currently operates under the name RTX.
How to get in at Raytheon Technologies
Applying to RTX early provides a distinct advantage because recruiters review initial submissions before the candidate pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, ensuring you can apply among the first. Reaching out to the specific people managing these roles often improves your response rate compared to submitting into a general queue. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the position or a potential referral.
