About the role#
This Software Engineering Internship is based in Huntsville, Alabama, for the Summer 2027 term. You will join the Tactical, Communications, and Maintenance Applications (TCMA) team to support the design and development of avionics solutions for military aircraft. This is an on-site, part-time position that requires U.S. citizenship.
What you'll do#
- Design, implement, and evaluate software using Ada, C++, and Python within an Agile framework.
- Participate in multidisciplinary research and collaborate with engineers on the planning and development of military technology.
- Execute software requirements, detailed design, integration, and verification tasks according to established processes.
- Manage multiple tasks independently with guidance from a mentor.
- Work with teammates to meet program schedules and make technical decisions.
- Learn new technologies and contribute to the team environment.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in a STEM field, continuing through the end of the internship.
- At least 29 credit hours completed by the start of the internship.
- Familiarity with software design and development in C, C++, or Java.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-domain environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work well with others.
- Experience with the Agile software development cycle is preferred.
- Prior internship, co-op, or work experience with RTX is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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