Digital Technology Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking interns and engineers to join its Digital Technology organization, solving real problems and gaining hands-on experience with modern tools to support warfighters and allies.

You will collaborate with engineering, data science, and business teams to deliver secure, modern technology solutions in a hybrid onsite/offsite setting.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems or other IT concentration and enrolled through completion of the internship.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Python, Java, C#, or other programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a Digital Technology team to deliver real results in business, technology, and process/project management.
• Support and improve digital tools, systems, and engineering workflows.
• Develop or enhance software, data pipelines, and cloud-based applications.
• Assist with system administration, infrastructure operations, and high-performance computing environments.
• Drive automation and process optimization across digital initiatives.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture, data analysis, and integration work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, modern technology solutions.

Skills

Programming languages

Microsoft Office

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in relevant fields

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. Join RTX’s Digital Technology organization and help engineers, data scientists, and business leaders solve some of the toughest challenges in the industry. Our interns work on real problems, gain hands‑on experience with modern digital tools, and contribute to solutions that support the safety and mission readiness of our warfighters and global allies.

What You Will Do

• The candidate will work closely with a Digital Technology team to deliver real results in the areas of business, technology, and process/project management.
• Support and improve digital tools, systems, and engineering workflows.
• Develop or enhance software, data pipelines, and cloud‑based applications.
• Assist with system administration, infrastructure operations, and high-performance computing environments.
• Drive automation and process optimization across digital initiatives.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture, data analysis, and integration work.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, modern technology solutions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree program in Aerospace engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems or other Information Technology concentration and actively enrolled through completion of the internship.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Python, Java, C#, or other programming languages.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Interest in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, cloud computing, or workflow automation.
• Experience with data pipelines, visualization tools, or machine learning concepts.
• Exposure to engineering environments or tools (CAD, DevOps pipelines, High-Performance Computing, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Ability to work on a hybrid schedule at an RTX location.
• Minimum 3.5 GPA.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Hybrid Role Definition

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.