About the role#
We are seeking a Software Engineering intern to join our team in Largo, Florida for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site position where you will support multiple programs and platforms within a software product line. You will work through various phases of the software development life cycle, providing practical solutions to technical problems.
What you'll do#
- Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development, and testing of real-time embedded software, application software, and tools.
- Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions.
- Develop new work products or enhance existing applications and systems.
- Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems.
- Collaborate with project managers and other engineering professionals.
- Follow established development practices and processes to maintain software configuration management.
What you'll need#
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM major.
- Must remain actively enrolled through the completion of the internship.
- Experience in real-time Java, C/C++ software, and/or with Windows and Linux operating systems, GIT, Jira, and/or Jenkins.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date.
- Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required on day 1.
- Preferred: Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, systems software design, and software development life cycle processes.
- Preferred: Experience in team-based development environments, such as Agile/SCRUM, DevOps, and test automation.
- Preferred: Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including technical documentation.
- Preferred: Understanding of Requirements Analysis, Architecture, Design, and Verification and Validation in simulated or tactical environments.
Location & details#
- Location: Largo, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
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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