About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern within the Receiver, Exciter, & Processing Architecture Department, you will work on designing, architecting, and implementing signal processing algorithms for next-generation radar systems. You will contribute to high-performance processing platforms including CPUs, FPGAs, and GPUs on both COTS and semi-custom hardware.
What you'll do#
- Perform system integration activities on distributed heterogenous signal processing systems running Linux.
- Code, test, and integrate C++ embedded or real-time signal processing algorithms and control functions.
- Resolve defects and perform maintenance or updates on existing codebases.
- Analyze system metrics such as numerical accuracy and runtime latency.
- Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineers to implement end-user requirements.
- Support code reviews, static analysis, and continuous integration processes.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM major.
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Experience with Linux and C++ software development.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Preferred experience includes embedded software development, Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), and scripting with Python, shell, or bash.
- Familiarity with developer tools such as Git, CMake, GoogleTest, gdb, profilers, Jira, Jenkins, and UML is an advantage.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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