About the role#
RTX is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid position based on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will contribute to the development of defense systems while gaining hands-on experience in a professional engineering environment.
What you'll do#
- Help develop embedded software, networking, and communication products for defense systems.
- Assist in debugging and troubleshooting software issues.
- Work closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and other software engineering teams.
What you'll need#
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Must be actively enrolled through the completion of the internship.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience gained through coursework, projects, research, or previous work.
- Preferred: Coursework in software development and exposure to Linux, multi-threaded or real-time software, and languages such as Rust, C++, or Python.
- Prior experience with RTX is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret security clearance is required.
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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