About the role#
This Software Engineering Internship is a full-time position based in Aurora, Colorado, for the Summer 2027 term. You will join the Raytheon Fellowship Program and work within the Air & Space Defense Systems business unit to support satellite ground systems. This is an on-site role requiring U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance.
What you'll do#
- Develop and maintain software for satellite ground systems.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and development teams.
- Research and implement advanced software technologies.
- Build and refine software algorithms.
- Implement AI/ML processing tools.
- Model complex satellite systems and run simulations to understand mission performance.
- Perform system trade studies to improve software efficiency.
- Contribute to production software as part of an Agile development team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Experience developing object-oriented software using Java.
- Solid understanding of data structures.
- Preferred: Experience programming in C++ and Python.
- Preferred: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Preferred: An interest in satellite ground system software and related technologies.
Location & details#
- Location: Aurora, Colorado (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Security: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the necessary TS/SCI security clearance.
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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