About the role#
This is a full-time, paid Software Engineering Internship for Summer 2027 based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will work on-site as part of a team developing mission-critical software for aerospace and defense systems. This role requires U.S. citizenship to satisfy security clearance requirements.
What you'll do#
- Develop software features and write verification tests for your code.
- Lead peer reviews and support software integration onto platform hardware.
- Work on flight display software applications, flight management systems, and datalink emulation.
- Collaborate with software engineers, scrum masters, product owners, and software architects.
- Support requirements decomposition and derivation to produce software requirements.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Must be actively enrolled through the end of the internship and have completed at least 60 credit hours by the start date.
- Experience in Java, C/C++, and Python through coursework, projects, or training.
- Proficiency with Jira, Git, and Visual Studio Code.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
- Preferred: Active and transferable security clearance, experience with Rust, requirements analysis, MBSE tools like UML or SysML, and object-oriented development.
- Preferred: Prior work experience or internships at RTX.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time.
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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