About the role#
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will join our teams to help develop software for radar and command-and-control systems. You will work alongside experienced engineers to solve practical problems in a hands-on environment. This role focuses on translating requirements into technical implementations while learning how software connects sensors, backend services, and user interfaces.
What you'll do#
- Design, code, test, integrate, and document new capabilities and improvements to existing applications.
- Contribute to software that processes information, connects services, or presents complex data through web interfaces and visualizations.
- Translate requirements into an implementation, explore technical tradeoffs, and deliver work with clear scope and expectations.
- Work with software and systems engineers to understand how your contributions fit into the larger system.
- Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and demonstrations to strengthen your engineering judgment.
- Use version control, automated testing, debugging, and established development processes to produce reliable, maintainable software.
What you'll need#
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline and be actively enrolled through the completion of the internship.
- Completion of at least 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship.
- Experience writing software in at least one language, such as C, C++, Java, Python, or TypeScript.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
- Knowledge of software design fundamentals including object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
- Familiarity with web application development, systems programming, concurrent programming, networking, or applications that process streaming data.
- Interest in data visualization, statistical or numerical methods, or sensor and radar applications.
- Experience with development tools and practices such as Git, Linux, automated testing, or continuous integration.
Location & details#
- Location: Fullerton, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
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.
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