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 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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