About the role#
RTX is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Richardson, Texas. You will join the Strategic Solutions team to support mission-critical software development for defense systems. Please note that this role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with a team of software engineers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Software Architects.
- Support requirements decomposition and derivation to produce software requirements.
- Participate in the design of capabilities by producing UML and SysML diagrams.
- Develop high-quality, mission-critical software.
- Participate in peer reviews for code and related artifacts.
- Create test cases and conduct testing.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a bachelor's or advanced degree program in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field through the end of the internship.
- A foundation in object-oriented programming and Java.
- Preferred: Knowledge of UML, SysML, MBSE, and CAMEO Modeling tools.
- Preferred: Experience with requirements analysis, decomposition, and derivation.
- Preferred: Knowledge of virtualization, microservices, containers, orchestrators, and CI/CD.
- Preferred: An understanding of Agile SDLC and graphical user interfaces using Java frameworks.
Location & details#
- Location: Richardson, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This position is paid.
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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