About the role#
This is a full-time, paid Software Engineering Internship for Summer 2027. You will work on-site at our East Hartford, Connecticut facility. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
What you'll do#
- Develop, test, demo, and deploy in-house software.
- Assist your team in executing digital and software roadmaps.
- Learn about technologies used on military fighter engines.
- Use technical data to support weapon system products.
- Implement digital solutions and use core principles to improve processes.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a computer engineering or computer science degree program, continuing through the end of the internship.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Experience with programming languages such as C#, C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, Rust, R, SQL, or FORTRAN.
- Familiarity with O365 tools, Visio, MS Teams, and Visual Studio.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with teammates, stakeholders, and management.
- Experience with Agile or Scrum principles.
- Experience using GitHub for versioning and ZenHub for task management.
- Strong writing skills for creating technical documentation, including method memos, release notes, design documents, and user manuals.
Location & details#
- Location: East Hartford, Connecticut.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
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.
How to get in at RTX
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