About the role#
We are seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join our team in St. Petersburg, Florida for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site position where you will work on real-time embedded software and application development. You will support various programs within our software product line, contributing to the development of integrated air and missile defense capabilities.
What you'll do#
- Participate in the requirements, design, development, and testing of real-time embedded software, application software, and tools.
- Develop new work products and enhance existing systems.
- Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions.
- Collaborate with project managers and other engineering professionals.
- Follow established development practices to maintain configuration management of software products.
- Provide practical solutions to complex technical software problems.
- Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or advanced degree program in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM major, continuing through the internship period.
- Experience with real-time C++ embedded software, Windows or Linux operating systems, Git, Jira, Jenkins, Perl, Bash, or Kornshell.
- Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government Secret security clearance prior to the start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Preferred: Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, systems software design, and the software development life cycle.
- Preferred: Experience in team-based environments, such as Agile/SCRUM, DevOps, or test automation.
- Preferred: Strong problem-solving skills, ability to produce technical documentation, and an eagerness to learn new technologies.
- Preferred: Basic understanding of requirements analysis, architecture, design, and software verification and validation in simulated or tactical environments.
Location & details#
- Location: St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Note: An active and transferable U.S. government Secret security clearance is required prior to the start date.
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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