About the role#
This Software Engineering Intern position is part of the Strategic Defense Solutions business area. You will work on-site in Sterling, Virginia, contributing to the development of simulators and training systems for military and commercial customers. These projects range from desktop trainers to full-flight training systems.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, test, and debug real-time, multi-threaded, and multiprocessing software applications, APIs, and user interfaces.
- Collaborate with software engineers and project management to plan and prioritize tasks within an Agile team.
- Support, maintain, and enhance existing software products.
- Learn new technologies and apply them to various domains and problem sets.
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 field.
- Proficiency in object-oriented design and programming using C, C++, or C#.
- Experience with unit testing tools like GoogleTest or NUnit.
- Familiarity with source code control systems such as Git, Subversion, or ClearCase.
- Experience with Agile, Kanban, or Scrum methodologies.
- Proficiency in software development for Windows 10, Windows 11, or Linux.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Preferred skills include experience with AI/ML, Unreal Engine, virtual or mixed reality development, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, PostgreSQL, multithreading IPCs, and continuous integration tools like Jenkins or Bamboo.
Location & details#
- Location: Sterling, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: 42,000 USD to 88,000 USD.
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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