About the role#
This is a full-time Software Engineering Internship for Summer 2027 based in McKinney, Texas. You will work on-site to help build defense systems and collaborate with internal engineering teams.
What you'll do#
- Develop embedded software, networking, and communication products for defense systems.
- Assist in debugging and troubleshooting software issues.
- Work alongside hardware engineers, systems engineers, and other software engineering teams.
What you'll need#
- You must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM major.
- You must be actively enrolled through the end of the internship.
- You need at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Exposure to Rust, C++, Python, or C is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance, and possess an active, existing security clearance after your first day.
- Preferred qualifications include coursework in software development, exposure to Linux, and experience with multi-threaded or real-time software.
- Prior internship or work experience at RTX is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: McKinney, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid 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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